How to: Xterra Rear Speaker Install 1st Gen

RATTFINK

XN OG Admin.
Founding Member
Location
Conroe, TX
Xterra Rear Speaker Install
Approx. time: 15min - 20min.
Skill level: EASY


Step one: Copy and print the installation sheet (image) below. I received the instructions from Crutchfield

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Food for thought; Use a flathead screwdriver and your hands to remove the plastic panels & DO NOT forget to remove the Phillips screw where the cargo cover hanger is located, as well as the plastic retaining clips which should be removed carefully.


Here are pictures I took of my progress.

Panel removed:

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6" x 9" Speaker I used:

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12V power supply connections:

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12V power supply connection closeup:

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Speaker wire adapter & instructions that Crutchfield will supply to you WHEN asked for:

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Speaker wire adapter partially* attached to the OEM wiring
*I showed the connections partially attached to show a clarity between the OEM wire connection & the wire adapter connection

Also note the wire adapter connections to the speaker itself.

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Short vid of the speakers working.

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tbat08

Test Drive
Founding Member
Location
LaVergne, TN
Great instructions, I was about ready to go to best buy and risk their installation but after seeing this, I'm pretty sure I can do it myself. Any info on replacing the front door/tweeters?
 

RATTFINK

XN OG Admin.
Founding Member
Location
Conroe, TX
Thanks!

The front speakers are just as easy. Pop the arm rest off the door and you'll see a screw, a screw in the door unlock well, then there is a screw in the inside door handle as well... from there, there are other screws to take out. Pop the inside door panel off and you'll see the front speaker as well as the tweeter. I may need to do another write up haha
 
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