JL Audio SB-VW-GTI-10W6v2 User Manual

SB-VW-GTI/10W6v2

2006-Up

GTI MkV, Rabbit & R32

SB-VW-GTI/10W6v2_INSTR_SKU#011250

1 H OUR

INSTALLATION GUIDE

for the

SB-VW-GTI/10W6v2

2006-Up

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. If you prefer to perform your own installation,

please read this installation guide completely

GTI MkV, Rabbit & R32

before beginning the process.

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.

13 1/2-inches

be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these

STEP 1

Remove any contents from the cargo area.

STEP 2

Place the supplied wax square onto the driver’s side rear cargo panel.

6-inches

INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY:

OUT OF

ESTIMATED TIME:

1 HOUR

STEP 3

Thread the supplied socket cup screw into the rear of the Stealthbox®.

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*Read the next three steps to fully understand this procedure.*

STEP 4

Place the Stealthbox® into the mounting location and press

firmly onto the Stealthbox®.

STEP 4A

The Stealthbox® needs to fit all the way to top plastic panel.

STEP 4B

The Stealthbox® will be raised off the floor. This is to allow the factor y flooring to be pulled from the cargo area, once the Stealthbox® is installed.

STEP 6

Run sp eaker w i re fro m the am p l ifi er’s locatio n t o the Stealthbox

loca t ion and check for p roper operatio n o f

the woofer.

STEP 7

Place the Stealthbox® into the mounting location. Guide the socket cup set screw through the drilled hole.

STEP 8

Jack up the driver’s side rear of the vehicle. You should be able to access the socket cup set screw with the rear wheel on the car. If necessary, you may remove the wheel off the car.

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STEP 5 Note: Before drilling, you are drilling into the rear fender well. Once you protrude to the outside, do not go any further or you will be paying for a new rear tire. Always wear eye protection when drilling!

With a drill and a 1/2-inch drill bit, drill through the impression made in the wax square.

Remove the wax square.

STEP 9

Behind the strut, pull the black plastic guard to gain access to the protruding socket cup set screw.

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