JL Audio SB-GM-CTRIP-10W3v3-DG, SB-GM-CTRIP-10W3v3-UF, SB-GM-CAM-10W3v3 User Manual

SB-GM-CAM/10W3v3 INSTR_SKU# 011302

I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E

for the

SB-GM-CAM/10W3v3

SKU#94473 OR 94474

2010+

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.

If you choose to perform the installation yourself, it is absolutely vital that
the Stealthbox
instructions. Failure to mount the enclosure properly presents two problems:

1) The sub-bass performance will suffer due to the movement of the enclosure
caused by the force exerted by the woofer(s).

2) A loose enclosure presents a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.

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be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these

S T E P 1

Empty out the trunk of the car so that you have a clean area
to work in.

S T E P 2

Make sure that the back seat area is also cleaned out as the
Stealthbox® is put in from the front.

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ESTIMATED TIME:
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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.

S T E P 3

Connect the wire to the Stealthbox®, make sure that you
note the polarity as the connections are made. Test that
your amplifier and Stealthbox® are functioning correctly.
Familiarize yourself with the locations off the threaded
inserts in the enclosure. There are two on the bottom
surface towards either end and one centered along the top
of the front (the woofers are mounted on the back) of the
Stealthbox®.

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S T E P 4

Hold the Stealthbox with the woofers pointing down and
the bottom of the enclosure (where the two threaded inserts
are) towards you as Bill is demonstrating here.

S T E P 5

Slide the enclosure through the opening into the trunk with
the woofers facing down, be carefull not to scar the woofer
surface (especially on custom painted enclosures!)

S T E P 6

As the Stealthbox® is being slid in position, rotate it so that it
lies roughly in position with the woofers pointing down. the
single threaded insert can be seen at the arrow point.

S T E P 8

Looking from the front of the vehicle back, mount each of
the Bottom Angle Brackets as shown in
supplied 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” Hex Head Bolts as seen at left, on the
bottom of the Stealthbox®.

S T E P 9

Now is an excellent time to run the wire for the Stealthbox®
behind the trunk-liner to conceal it along it’s path to the
chosen amplifier location.

S T E P 1 0

Once both of the bottom Angel Brackets are mounted, tilt
the enclosure up into place.

Step 7 using the

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S T E P 7

There are three custom brackets and associated bolts that
are supplied with the Stealthbox® the two Bottom Angle
Brackets as seen in the center and right in the picture at right
are mounted on the bottom of the enclosure while the Top
Center Bracket is shown at far left.

S T E P 1 1

Make sure that the two Bottom Angle Brackets grab the
bottom lip of the trunk pass through as shown by the arrows.

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