User manual AUDIOVOX 1286825

[. . . ] This simply means that a tweeter or mid-range speaker pointing toward the floor (or roof) will only be clearly heard in the direction at which it is pointed. For this reason, it is critical that tweeters and mid-range speakers always be installed so they aim in toward the passenger area and as high in the car as possible (on top of dash or high up in door panels). Always make certain the selected panel is solid and securely attached to the car. For a speaker to perform efficiently, it must move large amounts of air. [. . . ] Obviously, you don't want to install a speaker where the arc of a moving window crank (or electric window frame) would interfere with the speaker grille. Avoid all areas that might cause interference with the normal functions of the door assembly. CAUTION: By removing the door upholstery panel, you may find several alternate locations higher up on the door. Watch out for window mechanisms; even professional installers have mounted a speaker and then found out it interfered with some moving part. This can be accomplished by removing the window crank (usually held by a screw or "C" clip found behind the crank), unless the car is equipped with power windows. -4- Ease of Installation - The car manufacturer provides at least two, and possibly four, pre-cut openings in all cars. When only two are provided, one is usually in the rear deck and the other is in the 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 and fit available spaces. Using Factory Openings - The one advantage to using the factory openings is you avoid having cut sheet metal, as the holes are prepunched. 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. 128-6825 4 of 10 If necessary, remove the door opening handle any accessory. Unless screws are holding the door panel to the door frame, which is very rare, you will find that most door panels are secured by spring clips. Using a broad flat tool between door and door panel, unfasten spring clips. If a few clips are bent when removing them, a pair of pliers will easily re-form them. NOTE:On cars equipped with power windows, seats, etc. , it may be necessary to free the power switch plate, usually mounted to the driver's side arm rest, in order to fully separate the door panel from the frame. 6. Clip pins Selecting Speaker Location After removing the door panel, you are ready to select a location for the speaker. When the steel sub-door panel is exposed, you may find the panel completely or partially covered by brown or black paper secured with a sticky-black, tar-like adhesive. It is there to insulate the door, to trap moisture, and to reduce wind noise. (Do not do this if speaker openings are exposed. ) You should now be able to see all the varied size openings available in the sub-steel door. The reason for exposing all the existing holes is to avoid cutting metal unless it is absolutely necessary. Temporarily install the window crank; place the speaker into the opening and, while holding the speaker in place, fully raise and lower the window. [. . . ] 5. Enlarging or Cutting a New Hole Enlarge or cut new hole per template Tape Template Metal cutting saw File hole smooth after cutting Cutting Door Padding and Piercing Speaker Mounting Holes After routing the speaker wires, perform the final installation as follows: 1. Then, using a sharp knife or box cutter, cut out opening in padded door panel. Replace speaker in opening and pierce the three or four speaker mounting holes. Remove speaker. 128-6825 7 of 10 Routing Speaker Wires Route the speaker wires as follows: 1. [. . . ]