Installing the mid/woofers – Directed Electronics CO652 User Manual
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InsTallInG THe MID/WoofeRs
step : Determine where the speakers will be mounted . Make sure there is a flat area large
enough for the speakers to fit properly . an uneven mounting surface can damage the
driver .
step 2: Check to make sure the space you have chosen for the speakers will not interfere with
the operation of the vehicle .
step 3: using the supplied template guide, mark the mounting hole and mounting screw hole
locations with a pen for each speaker .
step 4: Cut the holes for the speaker . When using correctly sized factory locations, this step
can be passed . a hole can be cut either with a pair of metal tin snips, an air or jig saw,
or with a hole saw corresponding to the size of the midrange listed below .
o 4-3/4" Hole saw (5-/4" woofer installation)
o 5-5/8" Hole saw (6-/2" woofer installation)
WARNING: Check for clearance of window mechanisms and electrical wires befoRe you drill .
step 5: Run the speaker wire to the speakers . Make sure to keep wires away from sharp metal
or other edges . When passing through metal, use a protective grommet .
step 6: Pre-drill mounting screw holes using a /8" drill bit .
WARNING: Check for clearance of window mechanisms and electrical wires befoRe you drill .
step 7: Pull the wire through the speaker opening and connect to the speaker . be sure to
observe proper mid/woofer polarity during this process .
step 8: Mount the speaker- Place the speaker and the grille in the installation hole . align the
mounting screw holes and drive in the four mounting screws .
Flush Mount
Tweeter
Assembly
Tweeter
Cup
Pressure
Ring
Tweeter
Wire
Flush Mount
Trim Ring
Wiring
Harness
Panel
Wiring
Harness
Panel
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