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Scion XB Stereo Upgrade: Speaker Pods and Mounting Bar XBoom Box, Part 2 of 2 From "Tricked Out" episode DTRK-313

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In this final phase o f the project, Andrew completes the stereo upgrade as he installs the mounting bar and hooks up the speaker pods.

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Figure E

Install Mounting Bar and Hook Up Speaker Pods

• To mount the bar in the car, begin by temporarily pulling up the sub enclosure, and then pull off the hatch gasket and pop loose the lower trim panel.

• Also, pull off the upper trim panel, and pop out the wiring harness boot above the hatch.

• Next, slide the speaker wires into the pipe from the speaker mounting locations and use a grabber tool to fish them out of the mounting plate end (figure E).
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• Use a grabber tool again to pull the wires through the hole in the side of the hatch and out the top.

• Next, work the wiring through the grommet.

• You'll want a friend to help hold the bar in position as you pull the wiring slack through the hatch.

• When all of the slack is removed, align the gasket material between the mounting plates and the hatch and attach the bar with self-tapping screws.

• After the bar is secured, you can run the wiring through the harness, down the sidewall and across the floor.

• Replace the grommet.
  

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  	Figure F
  	The installed bar and speaker pods
  	The amp and subwoofer, INSTALLED.

• Clamp the pods in place, tighten them down (figure F), and hook them up.

• Pull any remaining slack out of the speaker wire and attach the wiring to the amp.

The Bottom Line

Fiberglass amp-rack enclosure and sub enclosure $375
Amp $300
Subwoofer $90
Speaker pods $300
Metal tubing and flat stock for bar $30
*A small MIG welder costs around $500, but you can probably rent one for about $50 per day.

Total cost for our project: $1195

Important: Included in this summary are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular car or truck, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of upgrade-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.

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