DLS CRUISE CRPP-BMW1.4 User manual

User manual
BMW / MINI

Declaration of conformity
Welcome to DLS!
Thank you for buying a DLS Cruise
CRPP-BMW1.4. For us, it’s all about the sound
experience. We care deeply about sound and
construction quality. In order for your experience to
be as optimal as possible, it is important that you
fully read this manual, preferably before you start
your installation. Keep the manual in a safe and
accessible place for future reference.
Your speakers must be installed correctly in order
to work as intended. Make sure you have all
necessary tools nearby before starting and that
you are completely confident in how to proceed. If
you feel the slightest uncertainty; feel free to take
the help of an experienced installer or a car audio
dealer.
DLS plug and play speakers for vehicles are
manufactured in accordance with the EU directive
EEC 95/54 (72/245/ EEC) and are marked with
the approval number. They are also marked in
accordance with the WEEE-directive 2012/19/EC.
The products are also produced in accordance
with the EU RoHS directive 2015/863/EU.
Warranty
This component kit is covered by warranty,
depending on the conditions in the country where it
is sold. If the product is returned for service, please
include the original dated receipt with the product.
Winn Scandinavia AB
Elementvägen 15 - SE-702 27 Örebro - Sweden
Tel: [phone] - E-mail: [email protected]
www.dls.se
DLS products are engineered by DLS Sweden,
a part of:
Designed & Sound tuned in Sweden.
CRPP-BMW1.4
DLS CRUISE
Content
Welcome
Pre-installation
General info
Dismounting door panel
Removing speaker
Assemble DLS speaker
Speaker model A1
Speaker model A2
Speaker model B1
Changing speaker
High pass filter
Removing tweeter
Changing tweeter
Remounting door panel
Removing rear speaker
Changing rear speaker
Removing center speaker
Changing center speaker
Crossover
Running-in time
Specifications
Compatible car models
Product markings
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Pre installation
Included products:
2pcs Midrange speakers
2pcs Tweeters
2pcs Crossovers HP tweeter
2pcs Crossovers HP midrange
Included in box:
2pcs Plastic adaptors (For type A1 & A2)
2pcs Steel adaptors (For type B1)
2pcs Tweeter adaptors (Type A & B)
2pcs Cable connectors
4pcs Adhesive foam pads
2pcs Rubber gaskets
2pcs EVA gaskets 102mm x 1.5mm
2pcs EVA gaskets 97mm x 1mm
2pcs Foam gaskets 115mm x 13mm
2pcs Foam gaskets 115mm x 4mm
2pcs Sound optimized tweeter brackets
8pcs M3 Scews
1pc Sealing compound
1pc PRY tool
1pc Manual
Disconnect Battery
Before you start the pro-
cess of replacing speakers,
disconnect and secure the
negative terminal from
your battery/power source.
This will prevent the risk
of damaging yourself or
the products.
Place the disconnected terminal in a secure and
isolated location away from any possible
connection belonging to the battery/power source
system.
BMW has many different sound systems and configurations in the same year/model.
This means that there are several different setups that can be installed in the same models
There can be different speakers in the front door, back door, rear shelf, side panel and center
in the dash board.
Before you begin with the installation, take a few minutes to check what kind of speaker you
have in your car. For this reason there can be a need for different tool, such as.
• Bit screwdriver
• Bit mini ratchet
• T15/T20 Torx bit
• Hex bit
• Philips bit
• Size 8mm & 10mm wrench
• Plastic PRY tool
• Narrow screwdriver
Remember: Use plastic PRY tool to avoid marks on the panels or damaging the plastic clips.
Take your time and don’t rush things. Don’t use brutal force to remove a grill, trim or door
panel.
General info
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B1
Below is the assembly for a typical application
of B1, however any combination of gasket may
be useful for a particular installation.
Mount the EVA gasket (97mm x 1mm) on the
underside of the basket. Peel off the protective
cover of the self adhesive tape. Put it on the
underside of the basket, press firmly all around
so that the EVA gasket sticks thoroughly.
Remove the centerpiece of the small ring of the
EVA gasket. This piece will not be used.
Use a narrow tool to pick up the small ring from
the same EVA gasket.
Place the small foam rings over the four
threads on the basket.
Mount the steel adaptor over the speaker and fix
the frame with four included screws.
Mount the EVA gasket (102mm x 1.5mm) on the
underside of the basket. Peel off the protective
cover of the self adhesive tape. Press firmly all
around so that the EVA gasket sticks thoroughly.
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Start the dismount of the door cover by removing the decor trim panel.
Remove the door decor trim panel by using a PRY tool. Be careful with the ”hook” on the outer
end of the decor trim panel.
The rear door is done in a similar way.
Dismounting door panel
Installation
Remove the T20 screws. You need to remove the door handle as well, if the panel is equipped with one. Use
PRY tool and be careful. T20 screw at the top of the handle and in some models a screw at the bottom of the
handle.

Remove the door panel. Start on the inside. Use
a PRY tool. Insert the PRY tool behind the panel
and carefully bend the tool towards you. If your
car has a lock pin (6), make sure to remove it
before lifting the door cover.
There are several electric and mechanical
connectors on the backside of the door panel.
Disconnect the cables to the door handle,
speaker, window control and door light.
Removing speaker
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Use a size 8mm or 10mm wrench to remove the
three bolts that are holding the speaker. Save the
bolts for later assembly.
Speakers mounted in the door frame are fixed
with T20 screws. Save the screws for later
assembly.
The speakers are either mounted in the door
panel or in the steel door frame.
Assemble DLS speaker
The DLS CRPP-BMW1.4 Custom upgrade kit
is suitable for most BMW and MINI-models.
The kit contains many different parts, read the
compatibility list on page 15, to see what
configuration that fits your car.
On the following pages, you will find a guide on
how to assemble the speaker to make it fit your
car. Be careful when assembling, take your
time and do no rush. All included parts will not
be used.
The speaker models are called A1, A2 & B1
Included parts
Plastic adaptor A1, A2
Steel adaptor B1
Rubber gasket A1
(118x1.5mm)
Foam gasket A2
(115x13mm)
Foam gasket A1, A2
(115x4mm)
EVA gasket B1
(102x1.5mm)
EVA gasket A1, A2, B1
(97x1mm)
Screws A1, A2, B1
(M3)
Cable connectors A1
(20cm Extension)
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Below is the assembly for a typical application
of A1, however any combination of gasket may
be useful for a particular installation.
Mount the EVA gasket (97mm x 1mm) on the
underside of the basket. Peel off the protective
cover of the self adhesive tape. Put it on the
underside of the basket, press firmly all around
so that the EVA gasket sticks thoroughly.
Remove the centerpiece of the small ring of the
EVA gasket. This piece will not be used.
Use a narrow tool to pick up the small ring from
the same EVA gasket.
Place the small foam rings over the four
threads on the basket.
Place the plastic adaptor over the speaker and fix
the frame with four included screws.
Mount the rubber gasket (118mm x 1.5mm) on
the underside of the basket.
Mount the foam gasket (115mm x 4mm) on the
top of the basket. Peel off the protective cover of
the self adhesive tape. Press firmly all around so
that the foam gasket sticks thoroughly.
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Below is the assembly for a typical application
of A2, however any combination of gasket may
be useful for a particular installation.
Mount the EVA gasket (97mm x 1mm) on the
underside of the basket. Peel off the protective
cover of the self adhesive tape. Put it on the
underside of the basket, press firmly all around
so that the EVA gasket sticks thoroughly.
Remove the centerpiece of the small ring of the
EVA gasket. This piece will not be used.
Use a narrow tool to pick up the small ring from
the same EVA gasket.
Place the small foam rings over the four
threads on the basket.
Place the plastic frame over the speaker and fix
the frame with four included screws.
Attach the cable connector and place it in the
gap of the plastic frame.
Mount the foam gasket (115mm x 4mm) on the
underside of the basket.
Mount the foam gasket (115mm x 13mm) on the
top of the basket. Peel off the protective cover
of the self adhesive tape. Press firmly all around
so that the foam gasket sticks thoroughly.
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Changing speaker
Mount the DLS speakers back in the original place (Door panel or door frame). Use the bolts to attach the
DLS speaker in the door panel. Use a size 8mm or 10mm wrench to re-screw the three bolts to fix the
speaker. When the speakers are mounted in the door frame, use the T20 screw to refix the speaker.
Hint!
If you are also changing the tweeter and you have the speaker mounted in the door
panel, wait with reconnecting the speaker harness and remounting the door panel.
If the new speakers are powered by the factory installed radio/amplifier we recommend to use the included
cable adapter with installed high pass crossover for the midrange speaker. This crossover lowers the output
below 250Hz by 6db slope, to reduce resonances in the door panel and prevent the midrange speaker from
playing the lower bass tones.
Connect the factory speaker harness to the female connector of the adaptor and the male connector to the
new DLS midrange speaker. If the factory amplifier is replaced with a new one with built in high pass
crossover or more advanced DSP settings this cable won't be needed.
High pass filter for midrange speaker
(male) (female)

Removing tweeter
Remove the tweeter cover. (Before you start with changing the tweeter, the door panel needs to be removed.)
Usually the tweeter cover is fixed with 2 or 3 clips, behind the tweeter cover. Start by removing the tweeter
cover. On some models you need to remove the whole window trim. Use a PRY tool (or by hand) to remove it
and be careful. Take it easy and use minimal force. When loose, disconnect the speaker harness from the
tweeter. In cars with sound systems without tweeters in the front doors, the tweeter plastic covers or trim can
be bought from BMW dealers or spare parts stores.
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Remove the soft inside cover to find the tweeter. Gently press out the ”hooks” to loosen the tweeter. Unplug the
tweeter harness.
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