JL Audio Stealthbox SB-F-EXPED2/10W3v3, Stealthbox SB-F-EXPEDEL/10W3v3 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

for the

SB-F-EXPEDEL/10W3v3

2007 - Up Ford Expedition EL (long wheel base)

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 yourself, it is absolutely vit al that the Stealthbox

be properly m ounted to the vehicle according to these

instructions. Failure to mount the enclosu re properly presents two pro blems:

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

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

STEP 1

Collapse the third row seating.

Bring the lift tray to the up positions.

Remove the rear most storage cover.

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STEP 2

Remove the front storage cover

STEP 3

Remove the tailgate’s lower sill plate.

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INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY:

OUT OF

ESTIMATED TIME:

12 H OURS

12 HOURS

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STEP 7

Pop out the seat belt trim panel from the side panel.

STEP 6

Remove the access door from the driver’s side rear cargo panel.

Unplug the power lift gate switch, from behind the side panel.

STEP 5

With an 8mm socket, remove the pair of bolts that secure the lift tray to the floor.

Remove the lift tray from SUV.

STEP 4

With an 8mm socket, remove the bolts that secure the plastic storage bins to the f loor.

Remove the plastic storage bins from SUV.

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STEP 9

With a T-50 torx socket, remove the bolt that secures the driver’s side third row seat belt to the ceiling.

Remove the seat be lt mount f rom the ce i l ing.

STEP 11

With a T-50 torx socket, remove the bolt that secures the driver’s side second row seat belt to the c-pillar.

STEP 10

With a T-50 torx socket, remove the bolt that secures the driver’s side second row seat belt to the floor.

STEP 8

With a T-50 torx socket, remove the bolt that secures the driver’s side third row seat belt to the f loor.

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STEP 15

Remove the tailgate’s upper sill plate.

Remove the upper d-pillar plas tic cover.

STEP 14

Remove the driver’s rear door sill plate.

STEP 13

Remove the upper c-pillar plastic cover.

STEP 12

Pop out the circle cover that is located in the upper portion of the c-pillar plastic cover.

With an 8mm socket, remove the bolt.

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STEP 17

Pull the rear portion of the side panel from location. Feed the third row seat belt through the op ening of the side panel.

STEP 19

Remove the side panel from the SUV.

STEP 18

Pull the front portion of the side panel from location. Feed the second row seat belt through the opening of the side panel.

STEP 16

With an 8mm socket, remove the b olt that secures the side panel metal bracket to the f loor.

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STEP 23

Place a supplied 3/8-inch lock washer then 3/8-inch flat washer onto each supplied 3/8-inch bolt.

Use two of these bolt assemblies to secure the supplied L-bracket to the top of the Stealthbox®.

STEP 22

Remove the woofer system from the SUV.

STEP 21

With 10mm socket, remove the two nut s and one bolt that secure the plastic woofer enclosure to the SUV.

STEP 20

Remove the plug from the factory amplifier.

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STEP 25

Place the Stealthbox® into the mounting area. Guide the two factory s tuds through the two holes in the L-bracket.

Secure the top of the Stealthbox® using the factory nuts.

STEP 27

Run speaker wire from the amplifier location to the Stealthbox ® location.

Double check the woofer for proper operation.

STEP 26

Secure the bottom of the Stealthbox® using the factory bolt.

STEP 24

Use the last bolt assembly to secure the supplied Z-bracket onto the bottom front of the Stealthbox®, as pictured.

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STEP 31

With a drill and a 1/8-inch drill bit, drill through the impression made in each wax square and into the vehicle’s side panel.

Remove the wax squares.

STEP 30

Position the grille assembly onto the wax squares, with the screw heads up against the wax squares.

Firmly press onto each corner of the grille.

Remove each grille assembly carefully, leaving the wax squares in place. The head of the screws will leave an impression on each wax square.

STEP 29

Mount each supplied Phillips head screw into each corner of the backside of the supplied grille, as pictured.

STEP 28

From the back side of the removed side panel. Grind off the plastic weld that holds the factory woofer grilles onto the side panel. Remove the grille from the panel.

From the front side of the removed side panel. Place the supplied wax squares into positions, as pictured.

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STEP 33

Feed the second and third row seat belts back through the side panel, from STEPs 17 & 18.

STEP 35

Place the cover back onto the c-pillar, from STEP 13.

Secure the bolt and replace the cover from STEP 12.

Secure the second row seat belt back onto the c-pillar and floor from, S TEPs 10 & 11.

STEP 34

Reattach the wire harness to the power lift gate switch and access door from STEP 6.

Secure the side panel metal bracket to the floor, from STEP 16.

STEP 32

Remove the screws from the grille assembly. Place a supplied #8 washer onto each screw.

To secure the grille onto the front side of the side panel. The screws are to pass through from the back side of the side panel into the back side of the grille.

Do not over tighten the screws.

Place the side panel back into the SUV.

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CONGRATULATIONS

You have completed the installation for this model!

Please refer to the Power Recommendation sec tion for an amplifier recommendation and basic set-up help.

STEP 38

Replace the floor storage bins back into the SUV. Secure them to the floor, from STEP 4.

Replace the tailgate’s lower sill plate back into the SUV, from STEP 3.

Replace the storage covers back into the SUV, from STEPS 1 & 2.

STEP 37 Secure the lift tray to the floor, from STEP 5.

STEP 36

Secure the third row seat belt to the ceiling and f loor, from STEPS 8 & 9.

Snap in the seat belt trim panel, from STEP 7.

Replace the d-pillar cover, from STEP 16.

Replace the tailgate’s upper sill plate, from STEP 15.

Replace the driver’s rear door sill plate, from STEP 14.

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All specifications are subject to change without notice. “JL Audio®” and the JL Audio logo, “Stealthbox” and the Stealthbox logo are registered trademarks of JL Audio, Inc. “Ahead of the Curve” and its respective logo is a trademark of JL Audio, Inc.

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INCLUDED HARDWARE

(3)

3/8-inch -16 x 1-inch Hex Tap Bolt

(4)

3/8-inch Flat Washer

(1)

L-bracket

L-b ra ck et

(4)

#8 SAE Flat Washer

(1)

Z-bracket

Z-b rac ket

(4)

#8-32 x 1/2-inch Pan Head Screw

(3)

3/8-inch Split lock Washer

(1)

5/8-inch MDF Square Grille

SPECIFICATIONS

Enclosure Type:

Acoustic Suspension (sealed)

Driver Type:

10W3v3

10W3 v3

Nominal Impedance:

4 ohms mono

Continuous Power Handling:

300 Watts

P O W E R R E C O M M E N D A T I O N

POWER RECOMMENDATION

JL Audio recommends using a high quality amplifier such as the JL Audio 250/1v2. The diagram below shows the recommended crossover, infrasonic filter and e qualizer settings for the 250/1v2 when being used to power your Stealthbox®.

The JL Audio 250/1v2 is a very versatile audio component. Please consult the owner’s manual for even more detailed information about installing and tuning this amplifier.

MID/HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER FITMENT

A variety of JL Audio coa xial and component systems will fit in the factor y speaker locations of you vehicle.

Front Speaker Size / Location:

5-inch x 7-inch / Front Doors

Fits JL Audio Mo dels:

TR570-CXi, XR570- CXi, XR570-CSi, C5-570x, C5-570, ZR570-CSi

TR570 -CXi, XR570 -CXi, XR 570-CSi, C5-570 x, C5-570, ZR570-CSi

Rear Speaker Size / Location:

5-inch x 7-inch / Rear Door

Fits JL Audio Mo dels:

TR570-CXi, XR570- CXi, XR570-CSi, C5-570x, C5-570, ZR570-CSi

TR570 -CXi, XR570 -CXi, XR 570-CSi, C5-570 x, C5-570, ZR570-CSi

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