Parts Unlimited DS-319934 User manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION INSTALLER (if other than owner):
Please forward this instruction sheet to the purchaser of this
product. These instructions contain valuable information
necessary to the end user.
Particularly important information is distinguished in these
instructions by the following notations:
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special procedures that
must be followed to avoid damage to the motorcycle and/
or accessories.
WARNING!: A WARNING indicates special procedures
that must be followed to avoid injury to a motorcycle
operator or person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
3501 Kennedy Rd, PO Box 5222, Janesville, WI 53547-5222
P/N DS-319934
REVISED 3/2012 Page 1 of 4
PARTS UNLIMITED
REAR SPEAKER KIT FOR 1988-2000 GL1500
P/N DS-319934
INTRODUCTION: These instructions describe the
procedure for properly installing a rear speaker kit onto the
1988-2000 Honda GL1500 models. Review instructions
carefully before beginning, as they contain important
information. Please retain for future reference.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
6mm hex wrench
Flat blade screwdriver
Center punch
#2 medium Phillips screwdriver
10mm wrench
Hammer
PROCEDURE:
1. Remove left side cover (Item #1A) by grasping the front
and pulling sharply outward to disengage the three
bosses (Item #1B) and the rubber hole (Item #1C) from
the frame.
2. Using a 6mm hex wrench, remove the four socket bolts
(Item #1D) and left and right passenger hand grips
(Item #1E).
3. Grasp seat cushion rear flap (Item #1F) and pull upward
toward the rear to disengage the seat front hook
(Item #1G). Remove seat (Item #1H) and set carefully
to one side.
4. Unsnap and remove the fairing left-hand pocket cover
(Item #2A).
5. Using a #2 medium Phillips screwdriver, remove the
four screws (Item #2B) securing left-hand pocket
(Item #2C) and remove pocket.
6. Remove left-side engine cover (Item #3A) by grasping
the rear end and pulling sharply outward and toward
the rear to disengage the boss (Item #3A ) and two tabs
(Item #3C).
7. Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry off left-hand screw
cover (Item #4A) from left-hand lower fairing cover
molding trim (Item #4B).
8. Using a #2 medium Phillips screwdriver, remove screw
(Item #4C) and left-hand lower fairing corner molding
trim (Item #4B).
9. Remove left-hand cowl trim molding (Item #4D) by
pulling outward. Remove ignition switch cover
(Item #4E) by grasping under both sides near rear and
pulling sharply upward and toward rear.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS UNLIMITED
REAR SPEAKER KIT FOR 1988-2000 GL1500
P/N DS-319934
10. Open fuel tank access door (Item #4F) and release
levers (Item #4G) located on either side. Using a 10mm
wrench, remove two acorn nuts (Item #4H) at rear of
top shelter. With handlebars straight ahead, remove
top shelter (Item #4I) by grasping under rear and pulling
sharply upward and to rear.
11. Pull reverse lever cover (Item #4J) outward and rear.
Pivot to expose socket bolt (Item #4K). Using 6mm hex
wrench, remove socket bolt (Item #4K) and remove
reverse lever (Item #4L) from motorcycle. Using #2
Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws (Item #4M)
at top front of left side shelter. Using 10mm wrench,
remove special bolt (Item #4N) at bottom rear of left
side shelter. Remove left-side shelter (Item #4O) by
lifting up and over bolt (Item #4P) at top rear corner.
12. Using center punch and hammer, mark fader switch
mounting hole location on ignition switch cover (Item
#5A). You may choose one of three locations: Centered
in switch recess area (Item #5B) about 3/4” from back
edge of recess; centered and in line with GL15000
emblem (Item #5C) on left side; or centered and in line
with GL1500 emblem (Item #5C) on right side.
NOTE: Check underneath for interference or obstructions
prior to locating hole.
13. Using electric drill and 9/32” bit, drill mounting hole
through ignition switch cover (Item #5A). Mount fader
switch (Item #5F) with nut (Item #5G) on top and
tighten securely with 10mm wrench. Push fader switch
chromed knob (Item #5H) in place onto switch.
14. Disconnect white four-pin connectors (Item #5I, 5J) on
motorcycle and attach to male and female white four-
pin connectors (Item #5L, 5M) on fader wiring harness
(Item #5N). Remove tape (Item #5O) holding unused
black four-pin connector (Item #5P) to main harness
and connect to black four-pin connector (Item #5Q) on
fader harness.
15. Using #2 medium Phillips screwdriver, remove six
mounting screws (Item #6A) located inside trunk, left
and right trunk pockets (Item #6B), eight mounting
screws (Item #6C) and both left and right armrest
cover assemblies (item #6D). With #2 medium Phillips
screwdriver, also remove eight mounting screws (Item
#7A) and both armrest speaker covers (Item #7B).
16. Place left and right rear speakers (Item #8A) into armrest
covers cavity from top (Item #8B). Reattach speaker
covers (Item #8D) using screws (Item #7A).
17. Install rear speaker wiring harness (Item #9A) as follows:
Terminal end with gray (Item #9B) and blue (Item #9C)
wires goes into left armrest (Item #9D). Terminal end
with brown (Item #9F) and yellow (Item #9F) wires goes
into right armrest (Item #9G). Black four-pin connector
(Item #9H) plugs into black four-pin connector (Item #9I)
located in black rubber boot (Item #9J) on main wir-
ing harness in under-seat area near large white 24-pin
connector. Wiring harness (Item #9A) is run under front
lower edge of trunk (Item #9K).
18. Connect rear speakers to wiring harness, making
certain sufficient slack is available to open and close
trunk without undue pressure on connectors. Reinstall
armrest cover assemblies (being careful not to pinch
wiring harness) and trunk pocket cover by reversing
Step #15.
19. Operate radio and fader to make certain system works
properly. Reinstall all other removed items by reversing
Steps #1-11.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3501 Kennedy Rd, PO Box 5222, Janesville, WI 53547-5222
P/N DS-319934
REVISED 3/2012 Page 3 of 4
PARTS UNLIMITED
REAR SPEAKER KIT FOR 1988-2000 GL1500
P/N DS-319934
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3501 Kennedy Rd, PO Box 5222, Janesville, WI 53547-5222
P/N DS-319934
REVISED 3/2012 Page 4 of 4
PARTS UNLIMITED
REAR SPEAKER KIT FOR 1988-2000 GL1500
P/N DS-319934
