Integral Audio PHANTOM User manual

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED APPLIES TO
INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY
INSTALLATION TIME
2 OUT OF 5
DO-IT-YOURSELF
1 HOUR
2014+ F36 GRAN COUPE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................................................................................................................... 2
WHAT’S IN THE BOX........................................................................................................................... 3
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED...................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION:
A. Prep Vehicle ........................................................................................................................ 6
B. Subwoofer ......................................................................................................................... 20
NOTES & TIPS.................................................................................................................................. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................... 28
INSTALLATION GUIDE
PHANTOMTM SUBWOOFER SYSTEM
FOR 2014+ BMW 4-SERIES GRAN COUPE (F36) ver. 5/20

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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•Read this Guide completely BEFORE you begin.
•Disconnect the battery negative terminal while working on the vehicle.
•DO NOT PLACE THE KEY FOB in the vehicle with the battery connected and
the seat airbag wiring disconnected. Doing so will set off the airbag light,
and must be reset by your dealer.
•ALWAYS check behind panels and components before drilling, cutting,
or screwing into any part of a vehicle.
IMPORTANT

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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SUBWOOFER
I. INTEGRAL AUDIO PHANTOM™ SUBWOOFER
1. Phantom™ Subwoofer Enclosure [F36.SUB10]
2. Integral Audio Soundstage Series 10” Subwoofer [IA26W4558T03]
II. SUBWOOFER HARDWARE
3. Subwoofer Mounting Bracket & Hardware
4. Subwoofer Support Bracket & Hardware
5. Neutrik Quick-connect Subwoofer Terminal & Wiring
6. Subwoofer Cover Grille

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
4Images Not to Scale
I. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
1. Wrenches or Socket Driver & Sockets:
• 10mm deep socket
2. Torx Bits:
• T40
3. Screwdrivers:
• Small Slotted & Phillips
4. Plastic Panel Removal Tool(s)
5. 1/8” Allen (Hex) Wrench
6. Magnetic Parts Tray [Optional]

A.
PREP VEHICLE
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1. REMOVE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL
Remove the trunk oor panel.
2. REMOVE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
Remove battery cover by turning the locking knob and lifting out
the cover.
3. REMOVE THE SIDE FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove the side oor trim panel by lifting up on the forward por-
tion, lift clear and remove.
4. MOUNT THE SUBWOOFER INTO THE ENCLOSURE
Connect the Subwoofer Internal Wiring Harness [F30.WH.SUB-INT]
to the Neutrik terminal in the enclosure. Note polarity markings
on the Neutrik terminal! Connect the other end to the subwoofer.
Mount the subwoofer to the enclosure using the eight #10-24 x
1” Button Head Cap Screws and tighten with a 1/8” Allen wrench.
Insert the speaker grille over and around the subwoofer gasket.
5. SUBWOOFER WIRING (NEUTRIK PLUG)
Select the 3ft long Subwoofer Wiring Pigtail from the Subwoofer
Hardware Kit. Connect the Neutrik Speak-on Plug to one end of the
subwoofer wire. Slide the blue chuck (1) over the wire, followed
by the strain-relief bushing (2). Make the positive & negative con-
nections to the plug as shown, tighten the terminals with a small
Phillips screwdriver. Slide the bushing (2) forward and tighten the
chuck (3) onto the plug (3).

A.
PREP VEHICLE
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6. SUBWOOFER MOUNTING BRACKET (STEP 1)
Insert the two Cage Nuts (1) into the holes in the uprights in the
Subwoofer Mounting Bracket. Pinch the Cage Nut clips with pliers
to insert. The Cage Nuts insert from the REAR side of the bracket.
The bracket holes are slotted to allow for side-to-side adjustment
if needed. Start with them centered.
7. SUBWOOFER MOUNTING BRACKET (STEP 2)
The Subwoofer Mounting Bracket (1) mounts to the vehicle using
the same mounting bolts and points as the battery hold-down
bracket (2). Begin by removing both bolts from the hold-down
bracket (3) & (4). The rear of the Subwoofer Mounting Brack-
et mounts underneath of the hold-down bracket and the front
mounts on top of the sheet metal. See next steps for details.
8. SUBWOOFER MOUNTING BRACKET (STEP 3)
The rear attachment point of the Subwoofer Mounting Bracket
should be underneath the battery hold-down bracket. Use the
original bolt to secure both brackets to the vehicle.
9. SUBWOOFER MOUNTING BRACKET (STEP 4)
The front attachment point of the Subwoofer Mounting Bracket
mounts on top of the vehicle sheet metal, with the battery hold-
down bracket underneath the sheet metal. From top to bottom it
should be bolt/washer => Subwoofer Mounting Bracket => vehicle
sheet metal => battery hold-down bracket. Use the orginal bolt to
secure.
10. ROUTE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER WIRING
Route the subwoofer wire behind the trim (1)
Replace the side oor trim panel (2).

A.
PREP VEHICLE
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11. INSTALL SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE
Connect the Neutrik connector.
Install the enclosure by placing the bottom front edge into the slot
in the Floor Side Trim Panel with the top of the enclosure leaning
forward, then rotate/tilt the top of the enclosure into place.
Afx the Domed Logo Badge to the subwoofer grille.
12. FASTEN SUBWOOFER
The CAD image at left has some transparancy so you can see how
the bolts attach thru the bafe and into the bracket. Use the two
#10-24 x 2.5” Socket Head Cap Bolts and Black Flat Washers. Locate
the screw holes in the bafe. Press the bolts through the carpet
and into the hole until they make contact with the bracket. Start
the threads by hand!
You only need to snug the bolts down, DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
13. ROCK. AND ROLL.
Reinstall remaining trim panels, seats, etc, in the reverse order
they were removed.
That’s it! You should be ready to rock and roll. If you aren’t
seriously impressed by the sound, something is wrong. Trust us
on this. It should be clean, clear, and balanced. If it isn’t, revisit
the steps above or reach out to us for support at 646-926-0011 or
email us at [e-mail].

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SUBWOOFER
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SUBWOOFER

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SUBWOOFER

NOTES
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NOTES
• SIGNAL SOURCE QUALITY: A poor quality signal will always sound poor no matter how good an audio
system is. If you are using MP3s or home-burned CDs it is critical that you understand the limitations
and impacts of digital compression methods. MP3s at less than 256kbps will have noticeable loss of
quality. Satellite radio is also compressed and will have similar quality issues. Non-commercially ob-
tained music (especially downloaded via P2P le-sharing) recordings are often re-mixed by third parties
and will have been compressed in an unknown and uncontrolled manner. If you want good quality
sound, use only commercially obtained CDs or MP3s compressed at 256kbps or 320kbps.
• FACTORY RADIO SETTINGS: Please note that the settings (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, AUX input level,
etc.) are stored to each Key FOB & are specic to the Source (Radio, CD, AUX) for many vehicles. You
will need to edit and save the settings for each source and each FOB to have consistent sound.
• PLEASE LISTEN RESPONSIBLY: Your new Integral Audio system is capable of delivering Sound Pressure
Levels that can damage your hearing. It also delivers very clean, low-distortion sound reproduction.
Because distortion sounds bad to your ears, and low-distortion sounds good, you are much more likely
to listen at high levels with your new system. Please exercise caution - we want you to enjoy a lifetime
of great sound!
Having Trouble? The best thing to do is contact us at support@integralaudio.
com or via the phone number listed on the receipt that was emailed to you.
We’ll get you fixed up ASAP!
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