Alpine RN16 - S65 User manual

Installation Manual
ALPINE PREMIUM SPEAKER SYSTEM
RN16 - S65 / RN16 - R65

WARNING
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read
the following thoroughly for proper use.
WARNING CAUTION
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in
re or product damage.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SUR-
ROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the
manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables
or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as
the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be
extremely hazardous.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIRBAGS OR ANY OTHER SAFETY
RELEVANT PARTS OF THE VEHICLE WHILE INSTALLING
THE PRODUCT.
Doing so may lead to failure of the vehicle’s safety
systems and results in severe injury or death.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM
SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specied accessory parts. Use
of other than designated parts may damage this unit
internally or may not securely install the unit in place.
This may cause parts to become loose resulting in
hazards or product failure.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts
(like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will
prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring
passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet
to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the
metal edge of the hole.
PRECAUTIONS
• It’s recommended to disconnect the cable from the
(-) battery post before installing this product. This
will reduce any chance of damage to the product in
case of short-circuit.
• Be sure to connect the specied leads according
to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause
the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s
electrical system.
• Installations must be carried out indoors only, away
from dust and contaminates.

Parts List
Alpine Front Speakers
Alpine Rear Speakers
Alpine Tweeter Assembly
6x Foam Adhesive
4x T15 Torx Screw
Door Handles (Retained)
4x Bevel Phillips head Screw
Door Pockets (Retained)
6x Cable Ties
2x Dome Phillips head Screw
Rear Door Cards (Retained)

Parts List
12x T15 Torx Screw
Speaker Assemblies (Retained)
2x Locking Push Clips
Tweeter Pod Assemblies (Retained)
8x Dome Phillips head Screw
Bottom of Door Cards (Retained)
4x Push Pin Clips
Tweeter Pod Assemblies (Retained)

T15 Torx Screwdriver
Required Tools
Plastic Trim Removal Tool Flat Head Screw Driver
PH2 Screwdriver
Side cutters

BAT
Disconnection Of Battery
It is recommended to disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal
before proceeding with this installation.
WARNING

2. Remove the cover from behind the door handle by prying it from the edge using a
at head jewellers screwdriver.
Removal of Door Cards (Front)
1. To remove the trim from the front door requires a PH2 screwdriver, T15 Torx
screwdriver/socket and Jewellers at head screwdriver.

3. Unscrew the T15 Torx Screw with a T15 torx bit/screwdriver.
4. Unscrew the 2 Domed Phillips-Head Screws holding in the bottom of the door card
with a PH2 screwdriver.
Removal of Door Cards (Front)

Removal of Door Cards (Front)
6. Unscrew the bevel phillips-head screw inside the pocket of the door card.
5. Remove the cover inside the pocket of the door card to expose the at phillips
head screw

7. To remove the tweeter assembly, release the top and side push clips by prying the
assembly out from the indicated locations with a trim removal tool
8. Once the 2 push clips are released, pull outwards to release the third clip and
remove the assembly.
Removal of Door Cards (Front)
2 3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1

9. Unclip the connector holding the tweeter assembly in place.
Removal of Door Cards (Front)
10. Starting at the bottom of the door card, pull it away from the door at the respective
clipping points indicated by numbers 1-6.
Keep the door card hanging from the top edge of the door.
1
2
3
6
5
4

Removal of Door Cards (Front)
11. With the door card still hanging from the top edge, disconnect the window switch
connector reaching from the bottom of the door card and releasing it from the switch
Note that the drivers side door card has 3 connectors to unclip.
Drivers Side connectors

12. With the door card still hangning from the top edge, disconnect the door handle
mechanism by reaching from the bottom of the door card and pulling it away from the
door card.
13. Slide the door card up to un-hinge it and remove it from the door once all clips
and connectors are removed.
Removal of Door Cards (Front)

Removal of Speakers (Front)
14. Unscrew the 3 T15 Torx Screws holding the factory speaker assembly in place.
Retain the screws for installation of Alpine speakers.
15. Unplug the speaker wiring connector from the speaker assembly.

16. Remove the speaker by levering it out from the bottom to release the clip holding
it into the door.
Removal of Speakers (Front)

Removal of Door Cards (Rear)
17. Removing the trim from the front door requires a PH2 screwdriver, T15 Torx
screwdriver/socket and Jewell ers at head screwdriver.
18. Remove the cover from behind the door handle by prying it from the edge using a
at head jewellers screwdriver.

Removal of Door Cards (Rear)
19. Unscrew the T15 Torx screw with a T15 torx bit/ screwdriver.
20. Unscrew the 2 domed phillips-head screws holding in the bottom of the door card
with a PH2 screwdriver.

Removal of Door Cards (Rear)
21. Remove the cover inside the pocket of the door card to expose the at phillips
head screw
22. Unscrew the bevel phillips-head screw inside the pocket of the door card.

Removal of Door Cards (Rear)
23. Remove the cover on the end of the door card with a jewellers at head screw
driver to expose a phillips head screw.
24. Using the PH2 screw driver, remove the phillips-head screw from the door card.