4 JL AUDIO
ZR800-CW
GETTING STARTED
• Turn off the audio system. It is also
advisable to disconnect the negative
(–) terminal of your vehicle’s battery
whenever performing installation work.
• Before cutting, drilling or inserting any
screw, check clearances on both sides
of the planned mounting surface. Also
check for any potential obstacles, such
as window tracks and motors, wiring
harnesses, etc. Check both sides of the
vehicle, many vehicles are not symmetrical!
• Always wear protective eyewear.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
Run speaker wire to the desired mounting
location. If you are running wires into a door,
use existing factory wiring boots whenever
possible. If you are drilling new holes, file
their edges and install rubber grommets
into each hole. Then, cover the wires with a
protective PVC sleeve and run them through
the door jamb. Make sure that the wires will
clear door hinges and other structures in the
door. If you are unsure about any part of this
process, please contact your JL AUDIO dealer
for installation help.
WA R N I N G
!!
Double check the clearance for both
speakers before proceeding. Many cars are
different from one side to the other!
Select an even surface. Tightening a
speaker onto an uneven surface can damage
it. Use the supplied template to mark the
desired mounting location. Mark the center
and the outline of the mounting hole as
well as the mounting screw positions. Before
drilling or cutting on your interior panels,
use a utility knife to cut any fabric, vinyl or
leather from hole locations. These materials
can easily be snagged by a drill or a saw,
causing damage to the panel and possible
bodily injury. Drill eight 1/8-inch (3 mm)
holes for the speaker’s mounting screws at
the positions you have marked. Also drill
a pilot hole in the center of the speaker
mounting hole at this time. Then, using a
saber saw, make the circular cut out for the
speaker. File any rough edges. Insert the
mounting clips with the flat side towards
the speaker as shown in Diagram B (below).
It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame
fits into the mounting hole cleanly. This must
be checked prior to tightening the screws.
Do not force the frame into a hole that is
too small. Do not tighten the speaker onto
an uneven surface. This will damage your
speakers. The speaker should also fit so that air
does not leak around the mounting flange. Air
leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound
quality. Seal any air leaks with an automotive-
grade sealant material.
Connect the speaker wires, observing
correct polarity, and install the speaker and
grille tray as shown in Diagram A (page 5).
Hand-tighten the screws evenly to avoid
bending the speaker frame!
Break off small pieces of the supplied butyl
adhesive putty and place them on the inside
of each grille tray. This adhesive will hold
the grille in place firmly and prevent rattling.
Then insert the metal grille into the grille tray,
squeezing gently around its edge until it seats
firmly into the tray.
