Speaker Replacement

We decided that we would like to replace the speakers on the Prowler, figuring that what was stock probably could be improved upon. So after some research and reading what other Prowler owners had replaced their speakers with, we decided now was the time. We purchased MB Quart DKC-108 (2-way) for the dash, Infinity Kappa 63.5i (3-way w/crossover) for the door and Infinity Kappa 32.5cf (2-way w/crossover) for the rear. We decided not to replace the subwoofer. Below is information and pics on how-to-do the removal of the old speakers and installation of the new speakers. Most of the below info should apply regardless of replacement speakers.
 
Note: The wiring setups described below are for our 2001 Prowler. There may be a different one for your car, so be sure to make a note or mark them for (-) or (+) before disassembling.
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Miscellaneous Info

1a.

Dash, door panels and rear speaker cover removed. Ready to replace old speakers.

2a.

Door and dash speaker harness. Lift sides and swivel the lock downward. Step 1 of 2.

3a.

Door and dash speaker harness. Press down and pull harness from speaker connection. Step 2 of 2.

Dash Speakers

1b.

Note: Disconnect battery (negative terminal) before proceeding

Remove dash. (easier with two people)

1. Lower steering wheel.

2. Push down at back of dash near windshield and have someone else pull on front of dash near left edge. When pulled out slightly, repeat on opposite side. Lift dash up slightly and remove from car.

2b.

Remove Speaker

1. Remove screws.

2. Remove speaker harness from speaker (see #2a, 3a above).

3. Remove speaker.

3b.

Compare stock speakers (on left) to MB Quart speaker

4b.

Compare stock speaker (right) to MB Quart speaker - height

5b.

MB Quart DKC-108 speaker installation

Note: Since the stock dash speakers had a wiring harness, I made a small (6") wire pigtail with a female connector on one end to connect to the new speaker (included with speakers) and a male connector (not included) on the other end to connect to the stock wiring harness.

1. Install speakers by connecting wires to speaker

Wiring color code:

Driver Side

Passenger Side

Speaker

Positive (+)

Yellow/Black

Orange/Black
Large Terminal

Negative (-)

Yellow/Red

Orange/Red
Small Terminal

2. Reconnect battery and test to make sure the speaker is operational. Disconnect battery, again, until completely done.

3. Place speakers in opening and secure in place with screws. (Note: for these particular speakers it was necessary to put a spacer (rubber washer will work) under the bracket where securing the speaker. It does not fully seat itself in the existing opening.)

6b.

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Replace dash. (easier with two people)

1. Lower steering wheel.

2. Position dash at a slight angle and slowly move dash towards windshield. Bring dash down level and then push dash towards windshield until it snaps into place.

3. Reconnect battery.

4. Turn on the radio and enjoy your new speakers.

Door Speakers

1c.

Note: Disconnect battery (negative terminal) before proceeding

Remove Door Panels

1. Remove door handle cover by pulling cover back toward rear of car and pulling out away from the door panel slightly. (Pushing in on door panel may also help.) This could be the hardest part of the entire job.

2. Remove three screws.

3. Pull door panel starting at the front part (closest to the front of the car) working towards the back and pull to release clips. It will require a small amount of force. After clips have been separated from door, lift up door panel to separate from door. (Note: the clips should stay with door panel but sometimes they do not, you will need to remove them from the door and put them on door panel prior to reinstalling the door panel.)

4. Release window harness by pressing down on securing clip. On drivers side release mirror harness by lifting securing tab.

2c.

Door handle cover - side view

3c.

 Door handle (showing tabs where cover secures to)

4c.

Remove Speaker

1. Remove screws.

2. Remove speaker harness from speaker (see #2a, 3a above).

3. Remove speaker.

5c.

Compare stock speakers (on right) to Infinity Kappa speaker

6c.

Compare stock speaker (left) to Infinity Kappa speaker - height

7c.

Crossover for door speakers. Used male connectors (not included with speakers) on bare wires for connecting to stock wiring harness.

8c.

Crossover secured with wire wrap to door brace

9c.

Bracket required (included with this set of speakers) to adapt 6.5" speakers to 6.75" stock opening

10c.

Infinity Kappa 63.5i speaker installation.

Note: Since the stock door speakers had a harness, I used a male connector on the Crossover bare wires (see 7c above) to connect to the stock wiring harness.

1. Connect crossover to speakers and stock wiring harness.

Wiring color code:

Driver Side

Passenger Side

Speaker

Positive (+)

Green/Blue

Blue/Green
Large Terminal

Negative (-)

Green/Purple

Blue/Purple
Small Terminal

2. Reconnect battery and test to make sure the speaker is operational. Disconnect battery, again, until completely done. Disconnect wires from speaker.

3. Secure crossover with wire wraps to door brace (see 8c)

4. Install bracket (see 9c)

5. Reconnect crossover to speaker.

6. Place speakers in bracket and secure in place with screws.

11c.

 Door panel - backside

12c.

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Replace door panel.

1. Reconnect window and mirror harnesses.

2. Place door panel onto door being sure that the door panel guide fits into slot at the top edge of the door.

3. Tap (rap will also work) door panel to secure clips.

4. Put screws back into place and tighten snugly.

5. Reinstall door handle covers.

6. Reconnect battery, check all switches to be sure they work properly.

7. Turn on the radio and enjoy your new speakers.

Rear Speakers

1d.

Note: Disconnect battery (negative terminal) before proceeding

Remove Felt Speaker Cover

1. Open trunk

2. Lift softtop and move forward to have access to speaker area.

3. Remove plugs on top, front and rear of cover. Use a fork to pry the plugs and pull out.

4. Pull cover up and away.

2d.

Remove Speaker

1. Remove screws.

2. Cut or unsolder speaker wires from speaker.

3. Remove speaker.

3d.

Compare stock speakers (on right) to Infinity Kappa speaker

4d.

Compare stock speaker (left) to Infinity Kappa speaker - height

5d.

Infinity Kappa 32.5cf speaker installation.

Note: Since the stock rear speakers did not have a harness, I used a tube connector on the Crossover bare wires to connect to the stock wires.

1. Connect Crossover to speakers.

Wiring color code:

Driver Side

Passenger Side

Speaker

Positive (+)

Red

Green
Large Terminal

Negative (-)

Black

Black
Small Terminal

2. Reconnect battery and test to make sure the speaker is operational. Disconnect battery, again, until completely done.

3. Place speakers in opening and secure in place with screws. (Since the speaker fit in the opening is tight you might want to cut off the Crossover female connectors and solder the Crossover wires directly to the speaker terminals. I filed slots in the opening to allow for the connectors and wires to fit.)

4. Place crossovers out of the way. On our Prowler, place crossover on passenger side next to seat belt retractor, on drivers side place crossover behind seat belt retractor (this one can be seen when softtop is not in the down position).

6d. 
passenger
drivers side

Replace felt cover.

1. Put felt cover in place making sure crossovers and all wires are hidden or out of the way.

2. Place securing plugs into openings, push or tap with rubber hammer into place.

3. Reconnect battery.

4. Turn on the radio and enjoy your new speakers.

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