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Stealthbox
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This Stealthbox Enclosure install does require per-
manent modification to the OEM inner console.
(2003-Up Chevrolet Suburban,Tahoe,
Silverado &
GMC Yukon,YukonXL, Sierra with front
bucket seats and center console)
STEP 1: Engage the emergency brake.
STEP 2: Moving down to the top portion of the
center console. Pull the upper storage pocket panel
out and disconnect the electrical outlets.
Place the key into the ignition and turn to the accessory posi-
tion.
The shifter and the steering wheel needs to be posi-
tioned all the way down.
Remove the front dash cluster panel, by pulling the dash trim
towards you and work around the diameter. Be careful not to
damage the four way light push button, located on top of the
steering column.
Once the trim is removed. Place the transmission into park,
remove the key from the ignition and pop the emergency brake.
This Stealthbox is a product which
requires professional installation skills and
tools.
Please read this installation guide thor-
oughly before beginning the project. It
will guide you step by step through the
installation. Several of the steps in this
process may require two people to
accomplish.
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It is absolutely vital that the enclosure
be properly mounted to the vehicle
according to these instructions. Failure
to mount the enclosure properly pres-
ents two problems: 1)The sub-bass
performance will suffer due to the
movement of the enclosure caused by
the force exerted by the woofer(s) and
2) A loose enclosure presents a serious
safety hazard in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.
STEP 4:
On the upper lip of the main storage
STEP 5: To remove the main storage bucket,
remove the rubber mat.This will expose the four
screws that need to be removed.
STEP 3: Pull the cup holders up and out of the
center console.
bucket, remove all the screws, including the storage
lid’s screws.
Once all these screws have been removed. Remove
the storage bucket by lifting up and out of the con-
sole.
Please enjoy your JL Audio Stealthbox
responsibly.
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STEP 12: Remove the OEM wire harness from
the plastic track.Wrap the OEM wiring in black
tape.
STEP 13: With the OEM wiring harness out of
the way, you need to cut the carpet.
STEP 14: With the OEM carpet and the
jute(sound deadening) cut out. Position the supplied
pair of 3”x3” wax squares in place.
STEP 15: Thread the supplied pair of socket cup
set screws into the Stealthbox. Leaving about 1/4”
exposed.
SIDES: From the tape outline of the center con
sole, measure inward to middle of the transmission
tunnel 1.5” from the tape. Mark and cut, front to
back.
Make sure that the wax square is placed and with
the adhesive down and positioned as in the picture.
Position the Stealthbox into the mounting location
and firmly press down.
The Stealthbox is molded to mirror the floor. It
should tuck right in.
FRONT: Cut left to right at the front area where
the outline starts to taper inward.
REAR: Feel for the black plastic mounting bracket.
Cut left to right at the transmission tunnel, behind
the black plastic mounting bracket.View picture.
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STEP 18: The wire harness from STEP 12 needs
to be rerouted over to the other side of the struc-
ture support bar under the dash.
STEP 19: With the wire harness properly tucked
under the carpet, use double sided tape(not sup-
plied) to secure the carpet to the metal floor.
STEP 16: When the Stealthbox is removed, the
wax square should have the impressions of the
socket cup set screws.
STEP 17:
*CAUTION*
Before drilling, make sure that you are not going to
be drilling into any gas lines, brake lines, transmission
lines, electrical wiring, transfer case(4x4 vehicles) or
anything else that might cause a reduction in your
weekly pay. Always wear eye protection when
drilling.
Also at this time, run the speaker wire form the
amplifier location to the Stealthbox location.
If the carpet is not secured to the floor, it will bunch
up after the OEM console is reinstalled.
Double check the woofer for correct functioning.
Remove the masking tape that outlined the OEM
console from STEP2.
With the use of a 1/2” drill bit and drill. Drill out the
floor at the’ impressions on the wax squares.
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STEP 20: Back out the socket cup set screws to
expose 1-1/2”.
Carefully guide the socket cup set screws through the
mounting holes, in the floor.
STEP 21: With the OEM console out of the vehi-
cle.You need to remove the outside cosmetic con-
sole from the inside structure support console.
STEP 22: *SUVs or trucks with rear stereo
controls*
Looking into the OEM console, to the rear.
Disconnect the rear stereo controls and the 12v
connections.
STEP 23: To remove the OEM woofer enclosure.
Start by drilling out these pair of rivets. Located on
the driver side of the console.
From under the vehicle, snug tighten the Stealthbox using
the supplied hardware.You want a little play in the mounting
assembly, to allow proper line up with OEM console in
future steps.
Start by pulling the rear cup holders down. Remove
the four exposed screws.This will allow you to pull
the rear section on the OEM outer cosmetic con-
sole off.
Remove the outside cosmetic console off the inner
structure support console.
If the socket cup set screws are to long or not long enough.
Back out for proper needed length.
*Trucks Only*
With the outside cosmetic console off, remove the
rear A/C duct work..
On 4x4 vehicles, you might not be able to touch the socket
cup set screws, from the outside of the vehicle to adjust the
length. Lifting the Stealthbox out of the mounting holes and
adjusting the length will be needed, from inside the vehicle.
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STEP 24: Remove the pair of screws from the
front.
STEP 25: Remove the three screws from the pas-
senger side.
STEP 26: *CAUTION* Read and mark before
cutting.
STEP 27: This is a view of the driver’s side, rear
area.The mark lines needs to follow the inner edge
of this flat lip.
There is one screw that i s located on top of the
OEM woofer enclosure.
This is a top view of the line that you need to mark
across the inner structure console.
Straight across, do not follow the edge as it curves
up towards the rear.
This shelf area and upper pocket has to be
removed.
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STEP 28: This is a view of the driver’s side, front
area.
STEP29: The mark line needs to follow around
this mounting leg. Follow this inside edge to the
front.
STEP 30: The mark line needs to jet up slightly to
this front edge. Mark across this edge from the dri-
ver’s side to the passenger’s side.
STEP 31: These next three STEPS are just
mirroring STEPS 27,28 & 29.This is for the
passenger’s side of the inner console.
The mark lines needs to follow this edge forward, to
this mounting leg.
The mark line needs to follow across to this passen-
ger’s side mounting leg. Using this inner edge as a
guide.
(Arrow)The mark line needs to follow up this
mounting leg and stop at this upper wall edge.
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STEP 32: The mark line needs to come around
this leg. Go down to the inner edge of this flat lip.
STEP 33: Follow the inner edge of this flat lip,
straight back. Again, do not follow this inner edge as
it curves up.
STEP 34: Time to cut. Using a wheel saw or
blade saw will be easier to use, then a jig saw.
STEP 35: This is the view of the front, from
STEP 28.
Follow the mark lines with the cutting tool.
This is the view of the driver’s side, from STEP 27.
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STEP 36: This the view of the passenger’s side,
from STEP 29.
STEP 37: This is the view of the upper pocket,
that needs to be removed.
STEP 38: The passenger’s side mark line goes
from the bottom mark line from STEP 37, angling
up to the upper corner of this exposed upper wall.
STEP 39: The driver’s side mark line goes from
the bottom mark line from STEP 37, angling up to
this upper corner of this exposed upper wall.
The mark lines follow the bottom, using this edge as
a guide.
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STEP 40: The upper mark line goes across the
top, using this exposed front edge.
STEP 41: Time to cut. Follow the mark lines
with the cutting tool.
STEP 42: Place the OEM console into the vehicle.
Sleave the OEM console over the Stealthbox. Make
sure that the OEM consoles mounting legs are
placed back over the OEM position studs.
STEP 43: When the OEM console is place over
the Stealthbox. It should be snug.
After all cutting is completed. Reassemble the inner
console and outer console back together.
If there are any obstructions, that do not allow the
OEM console to fit properly.Trimming of the inner
console is needed. Mark the obstruction and cut
only what is needed.
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STEP 45: With the upper storage pocket in hand
from STEP 4, reconnect the 12v outlets.Then snap
the upper storage pocket back into place.
STEP 44: The pair of 10mm bolts that where
removed in STEP 5, need to be replaced.You may
have to reposition the OEM console, to have it line
up like factory.
STEP 46: Reconnect the rear stereo controls and
12v plug from STEP 22.
Also reconnect the white plug with the lever from
STEP 9.
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STEP 47: Replace the rear of the outer cosmetic
console and the four mounting screws from
STEP 21.
STEP 49: Replace the cup holders from STEP 8.
STEP 48: Replace the main storage bucket and
storage lid from STEP 6 & 7.
As long as everything is lining up at this point.
Securely tighten the pair of mounting bolts from
STEP 20.
You can use undercoating to coat the mounting
assembly.This will prevent any type of rusting.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
INSTALL COMPLETE.
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Included Hardware:
(2) 3/8” Split Lock Washer
STEP 50: Snap the dash trim panel back into place
from STEP 3.
STEP 51: Place the front seats back into place
from STEP 1.
(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4” Fender Washer
(2) 3/8”-16, 2-1/4” Socket Cup Set Screws
(2) 3/8” - 16 Hex Nuts
Remember to reconnect the wiring connection
under the seats.
(2) 3”x 3” Wax Squares
Difficulty Of Installation:
Mid/High Frequency Driver Information:
Specifications:
Enclosure Type: Acoustical Suspension (Sealed)
Driver Type: 10W3v2-D2
Nominal Impedance: 4Ω
Cont. Power Handling: 300Watts
Front Location Driver Size:
6.5” separates
XR650-CSi
Applicable JL Audio Products:
TR,VR,XR & ZR 650-CSi
JLAudio recommends using a high quality amplifier such as the JLAudio 250/1. The diagram below shows the recommended
crossover, infrasonic filter and equalizer settings for the 250/1 when being used to power your Stealthbox®.
Rear Location Driver Size (TRUCKS):
4”x6”
Amp LP Filter
Mode/Slope
+12VDC
Ground Remote
Preamp Output Section
Output Mode
Bass Control
Infrasonic Filter
Amplifier Input Section
Applicable JL Audio Products:
TR400-CXi
Input Voltage
Input Sens. Signal Sensing
TR400-CXi
Full-Range/Low-Pass/High-Pass
Off/30Hz
+7
Off/12dB/24dB
Low/High
Off/On
+3
+1
+10
Rear Location Driver Size (SUV’s):
+13
JL AUDIO 250/1
6.5”
monoblock subwoofer amplifier
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
LF Boost (dB) Filter Freq. (Hz)
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
Applicable JL Audio Products:
TR,VR & XR 650-CXi
The JL Audio 250/1 is a very versatile audio component. Please consult the owner’s manual for detailed information
about installing and tuning this amplifier.
VR650-CXi
10369 N. Commerce Pkwy, Miramar, Florida 33025-392
Phone: 954.443.1100
Fax: 954.443.1111
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