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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Do not mount the speakers in
the following locations:
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Where the door window glass comes in contact with the
speaker.
- Where the speaker comes in contact with the window crank
handles or gear assemblies when rotated.
- Where the speakers come in contact with the trunk springs,
shock towers, or trunk lid.
- Where the speakers come in contact with gas tanks or fuel
lines.
- Wherethe speakerscomein contactwith the rearwindow glass,
car wall, etc.
We strongly recommend that you read these instructions first be-
fore you commence speaker installation. If the instructions appear
to be too difficult, or if you lack any of the equipment necessary to
finishthe job, perhaps it wouldbe moreprudent torefer theinstalla-
tion to a qualified, car stereo professional.
Ease of Installation -
Thecar manufacturer providesat least two,
and possibly four, pre-cut openings in all cars. When only two are
provided,one is usuallyin therear deckand theother is inthe front
dash. Provisions for four speakers usually include two rear deck
openings and two door or dash openings. A car manufacturer picks
speaker locations that simplify installation andfit available spaces.
They are not always the best places for sound reproduction.
Using Factory Openings -
Theone advantageto usingthe factory
openingsis you avoidhaving cut sheet metal, as theholes are pre-
punched. You normally have only to cut away thin plastic or fiber
panels that conceal the openings. Openings near the floor should
be avoided if at all possible.
Be Innovative -
Ifyou’re mechanicallyinclined, remove door pan-
els, dash, side panels, etc., and really get into the basic construc-
tion of the car. You’ll be amazed at the vast amount of good-to-
excellent speaker locations a car can conceal.
If You Don’t Wish to Cut Holes -
Consider the hang-on or sur-
face-mounttype of speakers.Just pick a reasonably flatpanel, drill
a few holes, fasten a few screws, and you’re listening to stereo.
INSTALLING OVAL SPEAKERS IN REAR DECKS OR
FLAT SURFACES
Most cars are factory-equipped with speaker openings in the rear
deck (package shelf). By examining the underside of this panel,
using trunk access, you will probably find at least one (usually two)
oval-shaped holes in the steel underliner of the rear deck.
The size of these holes vary with the make of car, but the most
common openings are for 6”x9”, 5”x7”, and 4”x10” speakers. Oc-
casionally, you’ll find a 5” or 5-1/4” round hole.
Selecting the Speaker Location
Use the following guidelines to select the speaker location:
1. Examine the deck panel thoroughly. Observe movementof the
trunk springs, trunk lid, support hinges, power antenna, etc.
Obviously, you don’t want to install a speaker where the arc of
a moving trunk support would interfere with the speaker grille.
Avoid all areas that might cause interference with the normal
functions of the trunk lid and/or antenna assembly.
CAUTION: Even professional installers have mounted a speaker
andthen found outit interferedwith some movingpart.
2.Check the speakers you have purchased against the existing
holes in the steel sub-liner by placing the speaker against the
