Alpine 6, 8 or 10 Speaker Plug & Play Install Guide | 2007-2013 Tundra

This guide applies to the 6x9" and 8" front door speaker options.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• 📢 Important Updates: The written guide includes the latest updates and adjustments that may not be shown in the video, ensuring you have the most up-to-date instructions for a flawless installation.
• 🎥 Installation Videos: Visual instructions to help you through the process, including a detailed microphone install.
• 🛠️ Tools Needed: A quick list of everything you'll need to get started.
• 📝Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, easy-to-follow directions from disassembling your dash to securing the new Sony head unit.
• ⚠️ Special Notes: Important information and considerations for your installation.
• 🛠️ Common Troubleshooting Solutions: Quick and effective fixes for common installation and performance issues.

Table of Contents

• Important Updates
• Installation Video
• Tools Needed
• Step 1: Remove Dash Speakers
• Step 2: Install Alpine 3" Dash Speakers
• Step 3: Remove Front Door Panels
• Step 4: Remove Tweeters & Front Door Speakers
• Step 5: Install Tweeters & Front Door Speakers
• Step 6: Reinstall Front Door Panels
• Step 7: Remove Rear Door Panels
• Step 8: Remove Tweeters & Factory Speakers
• Step 9: Install Rear Tweeters & Factory Speakers
• Step 10: Reinstall Rear Door Panels
• Step 11: Test Functionality
• Common Troubleshooting Solutions

🎥 Installation Video

🛠️Tools Needed:

• 10mm socket
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Panel removal tool
• Zip ties
• Cutters

📝Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Remove Dash Speakers

• Use a panel tool to remove the dash grille.
• Remove the two factory 10mm bolts securing the speaker.
• Disconnect the speaker by pressing the tab.

Step 2: Install Alpine 3" Dash Speakers

• Gather the Alpine 3" speakers, brackets, and supplied #4 nuts/bolts.
• Attach the bracket to the Alpine speaker.
• Connect the provided adapter harness to the factory connector.
• Place the speaker assembly in the dash, aligning the bracket with factory locations. (See photo below).

• Secure using the two factory 10mm bolts
  • ⚠️ Do not overtighten!
• Reinstall the speaker grille by pressing it back into place.
• Repeat for the other dash speaker.

Step 3: Remove Front Door Panels

• Remove two Phillips screws:
  • One behind the door handle (cover removed with a panel tool)
  • One inside the grab handle.
• Remove the push clip near the door hinge.
• Remove the triangular trim near the mirror by pulling straight out.
• Release the clips along the panel edge starting at the bottom.
• Lift the panel up and off the window channel.
• Disconnect the cables and wire harnesses
  • Door lock, Window switch, Door light

Step 4: Remove Tweeters & Front Door Speakers

For 8 & 10 Speaker Bundles Only:

• Use a small flathead screwdriver to gently release the tabs securing the tweeter in the sail panel.
• Carefully remove the tweeter from the mount.

For All Bundles:

• Disconnect the harness from the factory front door speaker.
• Remove the four screws/bolts securing the speaker.
• Remove the speaker from the door.

Step 5: Install Tweeters & Front Door Speakers

Tweeters (8 & 10 Speaker Kits Only):

• Select the tweeters with the Alpine logo on the back.
• Remove the black grille cover by twisting counterclockwise; discard the cover.
• Align the speaker wires with the opening in the sail panel tweeter mount.
• Insert the tweeter straight into the mount and press firmly until the tabs lock securely around the back.
• Connect the provided adapter harness to the factory connector.

Tip: Since extra cable length is provided, you can rest the sail panel on the dash until the door panel is reinstalled.

Front Door Speakers:

• Install the speaker adapter ring using the provided bolts.
• Connect the harness to the speaker—match the 1/8" and 1/4" spade connectors to the correct terminals. They should fit snugly.
• Route the speaker wire through the spacer, then set the speaker into the spacer.
• Align the wiring with the channel in the adapter ring to avoid pinching.
• Secure the speaker to the adapter ring with the supplied Phillips screws.

⚠️ Do not overtighten. Protect the speaker while tightening to avoid damage.

Step 6: Reinstall Front Door Panels

• Reconnect all cables and harnesses (white cable on top, green on bottom).
• Hang the panel on the window channel and press clips into place.
• Reinstall the screws: large in the grab handle, small behind the door handle.
• Replace trim panels and the push clip.

Step 7: Remove Rear Door Panels

• Remove two Phillips screws (one behind door handle, one inside grab handle).
• Release panel clips starting at the bottom.
• Lift panel up and off the window channel.
• Disconnect cables and harnesses.

Step 8: Remove Tweeters & Factory Speakers (8 & 10 Speaker Kits Only

For 8 & 10 Speaker Bundles Only:

• Use a small flathead screwdriver to gently release the tabs securing the tweeter in the rear door panel.
• Remove the tweeter from the mount.

For All Bundles:

• Disconnect the harness from the factory 6.5" speaker.
• Remove the three screws/bolts securing the speaker.
• Remove the speaker from the door.

Step 9: Install Rear Tweeters & 6.5" Speakers (10 Speaker Kits Only)

Tweeters (10 Speaker Bundles Only):

• Remove the black and silver grille cover by twisting counterclockwise; discard the cover.
• Align the tweeter wires with the opening in the rear door panel mount.
• Insert the tweeter straight into the mount and press until the tabs lock securely around the back.
• Connect the adapter harness to the factory connector.

Rear Door Speakers:

• Install the provided 6.5" speaker adapter ring using the supplied bolts.
• Connect the harness to the speaker—match the 1/8" and 1/4" spade connectors to the correct terminals.
• Route the speaker wire through the spacer, then position the speaker into the spacer.
• Align the wiring with the channel in the adapter ring to avoid pinching.
• Secure the speaker to the adapter ring with the supplied Phillips screws.
  

Pro Tip: Take your time and protect the speaker while tightening the screws.

Step 10: Reinstall Rear Door Panels

• Reconnect all harnesses and cables
  • White cable  → top
  • Green cable  → bottom
• Hang panel on window channel, ensuring it seats properly.
• Press around the edges to snap all clips back into place.
• Reinstall the two screws:
  • Large screw → behind the armrest
  • Small screw → behind the door handle

Step 11: Test Functionality

• Power on your radio.
• Confirm all speakers are functioning.
• Enjoy your new Alpine Plug & Play audio upgrade! 

Congratulations on installing your new
Alpine Speaker Plug & Play Bundle!