JL AUDIO SB-F-EXPED4G Stealthbox Installation Guide

JL AUDIO SB-F-EXPED4G Stealthbox

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POWER RECOMMENDATION
JL Audio recommends high-quality amplifiers such as the JL Audio XD300/1v2. The diagram below shows the recommended crossover settings for the XD300/1v2. For a detailed description of the amplifier settings, consult the owner’s manual for the ampler. If another amplifier is being used, please reference this illustration and use similar settings on that amplifier.

IMPORTANT

• Installation requires appropriate tools and safety equipment.
• Professional installation is recommended.
• If you prefer to perform your own installation, please read this installation guide completely before beginning.
• Before cutting or drilling, check for potential obstacles behind mounting surfaces.
• Mount this product securely to prevent damage or injury in severe conditions.

CONNECTIONS

Using quality power, signal, and speaker wire is essential in ensuring the performance of your Stealthbox’. JL Audio recommends using a 4 AWG power kit such as the XD-PCS4-1B for your Stealthbox” amplifier. Other kits are available should you be using more than one amplifier. Signal wire such as the JL Audio Premium Audio Interconnect Cables should be used to provide signal for both channels of the ampliñer. JL Audio recommends using 12 AWG speaker wire for subwoofers such as our XC-BcS12-25.

• STEP 1
  • Empty the cargo area and the rear seat on the drivers side.
• STEP 2
  • Carefully unclip and remove the upper cargo trim panel.
• STEP 3
  • Carefully unclip and remove the lower cargo SIll panel.
• STEP 4
  • Fold up the cargo floor to access the storage pocket retaining screws, and remove the screws. Remove the jack mounting screw, and removee the jack from the vehicle.
• STEP :5
  • Disconnect the wiring harness from the front of the storage pocket, then remove the pocket from the vehicle.
• STEP 6
  • Remove the rear seat bolts from the driver’s Side rear seat,
• STEP 7
  • From inside the vehicle, carefully unclip the screw covers from the rear seat brackets.
• STEP 8
  • Remove the front seat bolts from the driver’s Side rear seat. Tit the rear seat backward. Remove the two center seat bolts and the one seat belt bolt. Disconnect the seat belt harness, then remove the rear seat from the vehicle.
• STEP 9
  • Open the upper seat belt bolt cover, then remove the seat belt bolt.
• STEP 1 0
  • Carefully unclip and remove the rear door sill panel and the seat belt trim panel on the driver’s side. Remove the seat belt bolt.
• STEP 11
  • Remove the screws from the side panel on the driver’s side.
• STEP 12
  • Carefully unclip and remove the C-pillar and D-pillar, then unclip and remove the side panel from the vehicle.
• STEP 13
  • Remove the factory subwoofer enclosure mounting screws.
• STEP 14
  • Disconnect and remove the factory subwoofer.
• STEP 15
  • Slide a 1/4 Split Lock Washer and a 1/4″ Flat Washer over a 1/4-20 x 1″ Hex Head Screw. Pass the assembly through the slot in the Bottom Bracket, into the threaded insert on the back of the enclosure, as shown, and hand tightens. See the illustration on Page 2 for more detail.
• STEP 16
  • Repeat the process from STEP 15 for the Top Front Bracket and Top Rear Bracket, as shown. See the illustration on Page 2 for more detail.
• STEP 17
  • Place the Stealth box into position, as shown. Slide an M8 Split Lock Washer anda 5/16″ ID, 1-1/4″ OD Flat Washer over an M8 x 1.25 mm, 25 mm Hex Head Screw, then loosely thread the assembly into into the indicated tactory hole to help hold the enclosure in place. Align the Top Front Bracket and Top Rear Bracket to the factory holes in the vehicle, then carefully remove the enclosure to fully tighten all four 1/4-20 x 1″ Hex Head Screws.
• STEP 18
  • Apply Foam Tape to the landings of the Topp Front Bracket, Top Rear Bracket, and Bottom Bracket where they will contact the vehicle then reinstall the enclosure and the M8 assembly. Slide an M6 Split Lock Washer and a 1/4″ Flat Washer over an M6 x 1 mm, 20 mmn Hex Head Screw, pass the assembly through the slot in the Top Front Bracket, and into the factory hole. Repeat the process for the Top Rear Bracket.
• STEP 19
  • Apply Foam Tape to the slotted end of the Front Bracket where it will contact the vehicle. Slide a 1/4″ Split Lock Washer and a 1/4″ Flat Washer over a 1/4- 20×1″ Hex Head Screw. Pass the assembly through the slot in the opposite end of the Front Bracket and into the threaded insert in the front of the enclosure. Repeat the M6 assembly process to secure the Front Bracket to the vehicle
• STEP 20
  • Align the Stealthbox”, as shown, then fully tighten the three M6x1 mm, 20 mm Hex Head Screws and the M8 x 1.25 mm, 25 mm HexK Head Screw. Connect speaker cable to the terminal cup on the top of the enclosure, and route the cable as necessary.
• STEP 21
  • Reinstall the side panel, side panel screws, D-pillar, and Cpillar.
• STEP 22
  • Reinstall the seat belt bolt, seat belt trim panel, and rear door sill panel.
• STEP 23
  • Reinstall the rear seat belt bolt and cover.
• STEP 24
  • Reinstall the rear seat, seat belt harness, seat belt bolt, seat bolts, and covers.
• STEP 25
  • Reinstall the storage pocket and screws. Reinstall the jack.
• STEP 26
  • Reinstall the cargo sill panel and the upper cargo door trim panel.

CONGRATULATIONS!
You have completed the installation for this model! Enjoy your new Stealthbox!

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