STEALTHBOX
SB-VW-NB/10W3
Fits 1998-00 Volkswagen Beetle
Installation of this Stealthbox requires professional installation skills and tools. Please read this installation guide
thoroughly before beginning the project. It will guide you step by step through the installation. It is absolutely
vital that the enclosure be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these instructions. Failure to mount
the enclosure properly presents two problems: 1) The sub-bass performance will suffer due to the movement
of the enclosure and 2) A loose enclosure presents a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision or sudden
deceleration.
STEP 1: Remove the carpet from the fl oor of the trunk
including the rear fl ap and hardware used to secure it
(This hardware will be used later in the installation).
STEP 2: Remove the contents of the spare tire well.
STEP 3: Place the supplied wax square in the location
shown in Picture #1.
STEP 4: Fully insert the supplied bolt into the insert on the
bottom of the Stealthbox.
STEP 5: Place the Stealthbox in the trunk in its proper
location as shown in Picture #2 and push down fi rmly
to force the bolt head to make an imprint in the wax
square.
STEP 6: Remove the Stealthbox and locate the impression
in the wax square.
CAUTION: Check under the vehicle for any loose brake
lines, fuel lines or other hazards before drilling.
Always wear eye protection when drilling.
Picture #1
Picture #2
STEP 7: Drill a 3/8” hole in the location of the imprint
in the wax square.
Stealthbox SB-VW-NB/10W3 Stealthbox 2000
Picture #3
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STEP 8: Place the spare tire on the Stealthbox so that the
threaded stud goes through one of the lug bolt holes in
the wheel and secure it with the provided 1/2” wing nut
and 1/2” fender washer.
STEP 9: Place the Stealthbox into the spare tire well and
bolt it into place, through the hole drilled in Step #7, as
shown in Diagram #1.
ENCLOSURE WALL
SILICONE SEALANT
FENDER WASHER
THREADED INSERT
VEHICLE SHEET METAL
Picture #4
Picture #5
LOCK WASHER
BOLT
Diagram #1
STEP 10: Place supplied fl oor with foam blocks (shown in
Picture #6) in the vehicle as the new fl oor. This new,
raised fl oor allows clearance for the Stealthbox.
CAUTION: This new fl oor may need to be cut (as shown
in Picture #6) to allow for a CD changer if one is
present in the vehicle.
FOAM BLOCKS
SPARE TIRE WELL
Picture #6
Example of CD changer area
Diagram #2
Stealthbox SB-VW-NB/10W3 Stealthbox 2000
Sheet SKU#011143 Revision 03/15/01