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INSTALLATION
D I F F I C U LT Y :
If you choose to perform the installation yourself, it is absolutely vital that
the Stealthbox® be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these
instructions. Failure to mount the enclosure properly presents two problems:
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1) The sub-bass performance will suffer due to the movement of the enclosure
caused by the force exerted by the woofer(s).
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2) A loose enclosure presents a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.
ESTIMATED TIME:
1-2 HOURS
S T E P
1
Collapse the third row seating.
Bring the lift tray to the up positions.
Remove the rear most storage cover.
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.
S T E P
Remove the front storage cover
2
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
Remove the tailgate’s lower sill plate.
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S T E P 1 2
S T E P 1 6
With an 8mm socket, remove the bolt that secures the side
panel metal bracket to the floor.
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.
S T E P 1 3
Remove the upper c-pillar plastic cover.
S T E P 1 7
Pull the rear portion of the side panel from location. Feed the
third row seat belt through the opening of the side panel.
S T E P 1 4
Remove the driver’s rear door sill plate.
S T E P 1 8
Pull the front portion of the side panel from location. Feed
the second row seat belt through the opening of the side
panel.
S T E P 1 5
Remove the tailgate’s upper sill plate.
S T E P 1 9
Remove the side panel from the SUV.
Remove the upper d-pillar plastic cover.
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S T E P 2 0
Remove the plug from the factory amplifier.
S T E P 2 4
Use the last bolt assembly to secure the supplied
Z-bracket onto the bottom front of the Stealthbox®, as
pictured.
S T E P 2 1
S T E P 2 5
With 10mm socket, remove the two nuts and one bolt that
secure the plastic woofer enclosure to the SUV.
Place the Stealthbox® into the mounting area. Guide the two
factory studs through the two holes in the L-bracket.
Secure the top of the Stealthbox® using the factory nuts.
S T E P 2 2
Remove the woofer system from the SUV.
S T E P 2 6
Secure the bottom of the Stealthbox® using the factory bolt.
S T E P 2 3
S T E P 2 7
Run speaker wire from the amplifier location to the
Stealthbox® location.
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®.
Double check the woofer for proper operation.
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S T E P 2 8
S T E P 3 2
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.
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.
From the front side of the removed side panel. Place the
supplied wax squares into positions, as pictured.
Do not over tighten the screws.
Place the side panel back into the SUV.
S T E P 2 9
S T E P 3 3
Feed the second and third row seat belts back through the
side panel, from STEPs 17 & 18.
Mount each supplied Phillips head screw into each corner of
the backside of the supplied grille, as pictured.
S T E P 3 0
S T E P 3 4
Reattach the wire harness to the power lift gate switch and
access door from STEP 6.
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.
Secure the side panel metal bracket to the floor,
from STEP 16.
Remove each grille assembly carefully, leaving the wax
squares in place. The head of the screws will leave an
impression on each wax square.
S T E P 3 1
S T E P 3 5
Place the cover back onto the c-pillar, from STEP 13.
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.
Secure the bolt and replace the cover from STEP 12.
Remove the wax squares.
Secure the second row seat belt back onto the c-pillar and
floor from, STEPs 10 & 11.
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S T E P 3 6
I N C L U D E D H A R D W A R E
Secure the third row seat belt to the ceiling and floor,
from STEPS 8 & 9.
(3) 3/8-inchh -16 x 1-innch Hexx TTap Bolt
(1) L-brrackett
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(4) #8 SAE Fllaatt WWaasshheerr
Snap in the seat belt trim panel, from STEP 7.
Replace the d-pillar cover, from STEP 16.
(1) Z-brracckkeett
(3) 3/8-inncchh SSplliitt loocckk WWaassheerr
(4) #8-322 x 1/2-inchh Pan Heaad Screew
(1) 5/8-inch MDF Square Grrillle
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Replace the tailgate’s upper sill plate, from STEP 15.
Replace the driver’s rear door sill plate, from STEP 14.
Enclosure Type: Acoustic SSuussppeennssiioonn ((sseeaalleedd))
Driver Type: 10W3v3
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms mono
Continuous Power Handling: 3000 Watts
S T E P 3 7
Secure the lift tray to the floor, from STEP 5.
P O W E R R E C O M M E NN DD AA TT I O NN
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 equalizer settings for the 250/1v2
when being used to power your Stealthbox®.
S T E P 3 8
Replace the floor storage bins back into the SUV. Secure
them to the floor, from STEP 4.
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.
Replace the tailgate’s lower sill plate back into the SUV,
from STEP 3.
M I D / H I G H F R E Q U E N C Y D R I V E R F I T M E N T
A variety of JL Audio coaxial and component systems will fit in the factory speaker locations of you vehicle.
Replace the storage covers back into the SUV,
from STEPS 1 & 2.
Front Speaker Size / Location: 5-incchh xx 7-iinncchh // FFrroonntt DDooorrss
Fits JL Audio Models: TR5770-CCXXii,, XXRR557700--CCXXii,, XXRR557700--CCSSii,, CC55--557700xx,, CC55--557700,, ZZRR557700--CCSSii
Rear Speaker Size / Location: 5-inchh x 7-inchh // Rearr Door
Fits JL Audio Models: TR5770-CCXXii,, XXRR557700--CCXXii,, XXRR557700--CCSSii,, CC55--557700xx,, CC55--557700,, ZZRR557700--CCSSii
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
You have completed the installation for this model!
Please refer to the Power Recommendation section for an
amplifier recommendation and basic set-up help.
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