JL Audio SB-F-EXPL3, Stealthbox SB-F-EXPL3/10W3v3 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

for the

SB-F-EXPL3/10W3v3

SKU# 94520

2011

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 2 years 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 per form the installation yoursel f, it is abso lutely vital that
the Stealthbox

®

be properly mounted to the vehicle accord ing to these

instructions . Failure to mo unt the enclosure properly present s two problems:

1) The sub-bass per formance will suffer due to the movem ent of the enclosure
caused by the force exe rted by the woofer(s).

2) A loose enclosure pres ents a serious safety haza rd in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.

STEP 1

Empty out the cargo area so that you have a clean area to
work in.

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STEP 2

With the third row seats folded down, unclip the small trim
panel near the seat belt.

STEP 3

Remove the bolt holding the seat belt in place.

SB-F-EXPL3/10W3v3 INSTR_SKU# 011325

IN STALL ATIO N
DIFFICULTY:

35

OUT
OF

ESTIMATED TIME:
2 HOUR

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STEP 7

Begin unclippng the side panel, as shown.

STEP 6

Open the rear door on the passenger side. Carefully pull up
on the sill panel to release the clips, and remove the panel.
Remove the clip holding the side panel to the floor.

STEP 5

Unscrew the two hook s on the side panel.

STEP 4

Fold the seats back up, as shown. Carefully pull up on the
rear sill panel to release the clips. Unplug the harness, and
remove the panel.

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STEP 9

Pictured is the fac tor y subwoofer enclosure with the side
panel removed. Unplug the subwo ofer harness. Locate and
remove the three bolts holding in the enclosure, and remove
the enclosure from the vehicle.

STEP 11

Enlarge the grille opening on the side panel by cutting on
the indicated dotted lines. The top and bottom portions of
the grille opening need to be removed, but the sides will
remain.

STEP 10

Carefully grind through the plastic welds on the back of the
side panel to remove the grille from the panel.

STEP 8

Continue toward the rear of the vehicle, carefully releasing
the remaining side panel clips, and remove the panel.