INSTALLING THE MIDRANGE DRIVERS
IN FACTORY LOCATIONS:
Follow the same wiring procedures outlined for
the woofer installation.
The XR400-CM midrange drivers have been
designed to install, without modifications, into most
vehicles that accept a 4-inch (100 mm) speaker.
Most factory 4-inch speakers use four mounting
screws which will line up with the mounting holes
on your woofers. In most factory locations, it will
be necessary to use the supplied Flush Mount
Adaptor Rings as shown in the diagram.
Install as shown in the diagram below. Use the
supplied mounting clips unless the factory holes
already feature threaded inserts. Hand-tighten the
screws evenly to avoid bending the speaker frame!
Some vehicles which accept a 4-inch (100 mm)
speaker use a two-hole mounting system. This can
be easily accommodated by breaking off two of the
tabs as shown in the diagram at the top of this
page. All four mounting tabs are perforated to
permit their removal. Bend each unneeded tab
back and forth until it breaks off. Please be careful
in handling the speaker after breaking off the tabs as
there may be sharp edges.
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INSTALLING THE MIDRANGE DRIVERS
IN CUSTOM LOCATIONS:
For custom-mounted applications, break off all
four mounting tabs and use the supplied Frame
Adaptors as shown in the diagrams on page 8.
These Frame Adaptors permit for a smaller overall
diameter when custom mounting the speakers and
must be used in order to install the supplied grilles.
Run the supplied speaker wires to the desired
mounting location. If you are running wires into a
door, use existing factory wiring boots whenever
possible. If you are drilling new holes, file their
edges and install rubber grommets into each hole.
Then, cover the wires with a protective PVC sleeve
and run them through the door jamb. Make sure
that the wires will clear door hinges and other
structures in the door. If you are unsure about any
part of this process, please contact your JL AUDIO
dealer for installation help.
Double check the clearance for both speakers
before proceeding.
Use the template supplied in the product
packaging to mark the desired mounting location.
Mark the center and the outline of the mounting
hole as well as the mounting screw positions. Before
drilling or cutting, use a utility knife to cut any fabric,
vinyl or leather from hole locations. These materials
can easily be snagged by a drill or a saw, causing
damage to the panel and possible bodily injury.
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