JL Audio Stealthbox SB-D-TRKCTR/12W3v3 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
for the
SB-D-TRKCTR/12W3v3
1994-1997 Dodge Ram
SB-D-TRKCTR2/12W3v3
1998 - 2002 Dodge Ram
Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Stealthbox®for your automotive sound system. With proper installation, your new vehicle-
specific enclosed subwoofer system will deliver years of listening pleasure.
We strongly recommend that you have your new Stealthbox®installed by your authorized JL Audio dealer. The installation
professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and experience to disassemble and reassemble your vehicle
properly. Also, keep in mind that your warranty coverage extends to 1 year if your system is installed or approved by your
authorized JL Audio dealer. If you prefer to perform your own installation, please read this installation guide completely
before beginning the process.
If you choose to perform the installation yourself, it is absolutely vital that
the Stealthbox®be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these
instructions. Failure to mount the enclosure properly presents two problems:
1) The sub-bass performance will suffer due to the movement of the enclosure
caused by the force exerted by the woofer(s).
2) A loose enclosure presents a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.
STEP 1
This Stealthbox® is not designed to be a passenger seat. We
do not recommend it to be used as such.
If you are dealing with a 1997-2002 Ram, there will be a small
black box bolted to the underside of the center seat section.
This is the seat belt retracting sensor. This must be handle
with care, see STEP 7.
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STEP 2
Slide the seat belts out of the elastic loops.
Using a 13mm socket, unbolt the center seat section from
the mounting legs.
Remove the center seat section from the truck.
STEP 3
With the center seat section upside down, unlatch the black
plastic strips from the metal bars.
With a 8mm socket, unbolt the upper arm rest section from
the bottom cushion section. Pull the upper section’s arms
through the bottom section’s upholstery. Use care not to rip
the upholstery.
Fully remove the upholstery from the bottom cushion
section.
Place the removed upholstery onto the Stealthbox®.
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STEP 8
Place the Stealthbox® into the mounting location. Secure the
Stealthbox with the factory bolts that were removed in
STEP 2. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.
Slide the seat belts back through the elastic loops.
CONGRATULATIONS
You have completed the installation for this model!
Please refer to the Power Recommendation section for an
amplifier recommendation and basic set-up help.
STEP 7
If this truck has the seat belt retracting sensor (black box),
secure this sensor to the driver’s seat mounting leg. Make
sure that the sensor is positioned exactly the same way it
was positioned as factory installed. If not, the seat belts will
not function correctly.
Run speaker wire from the amplifier’s location to the
Stealthbox®location and check for proper operation of
the woofer.
STEP 6
Fold the four black plastic strips under the upholstery.
This upholstery/strip fold is to be mounted to the
Stealthbox®.
Using a 1/8-inch drill bit and drill. Drill a pair of pilot holes into
the Stealthbox®. The pilot holes are to be in line with each of
the upholstery/strip folds.
Secure each fold with two of the supplied screws to the
Stealthbox®.
STEP 5
In reverse of STEP 3.
Slide the upper arm rest section’s arms through the cutouts
in the upholstery that is wrapped around the Stealthbox®.
With an 8mm socket and the OEM bolts, secure the upper
arm rest section too the bottom cushion section.
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INCLUDED HARDWARE
(8) #8 x 1/2-inch Wafer Head Screws
SPECIFICATIONS
Enclosure Type: Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Driver Type: 12W3v3-2
Nominal Impedance: 2 ohms
Continuous Power Handling: 500 Watts
POWER RECOMMENDATION
JL Audio recommends using a high quality amplifier such as the JL Audio XD300/1.
The diagram below shows the recommended crossover settings for the XD300/1 when being used to power your
Stealthbox®.
The JL Audio XD300/1 is a very versatile audio component. Please consult the owner’s manual for even more
detailed information about installing and tuning this amplifier.
MID/HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER FITMENT
A variety of JL Audio coaxial and component systems will fit in the factory speaker locations of you vehicle.
Front Speaker Size / Location: 6x9 / Front Doors
Fits JL Audio Models: TR690-TXi, C2-690tx
Rear Speaker Size / Location: 5.25-inch / Rear Panels
Fits JL Audio Models: TR525-CXi, C2-525x, C3-525, C5-525x