Alpine 6 Speaker Bundle Installation Guide | 2014-2021 Tundra

Alpine 6 Speaker Bundle Installation Guide | 2014-2021 Tundra

Experience High-Quality Sound with the Alpine 6 Speaker Plug & Play Bundle from Trail Grid Pro.

Installation Video:

Tools needed:
  • 10mm socket
  • 3/8th inch socket
  • Ratchet wrench
  • 10mm wrench with pivot end (preferred)
  • 1/4 inch wrench
  • Phillips head screw driver
  • Small flathead screwdriver
  • Panel removal tool
  • Zip ties
  • Cutters

Step 1

Setting up your new Alpine 2.75 inch speakers:

  • For this step you will need the 2.75 inch speakers, speaker mounting brackets and the provided #4 nuts and bolts.
    • Place the 2.75 inch speaker bracket on the top of the Alpine speaker (see below)
      • The capacitor should be towards one of the mounting tabs.
      • Place the provided bolt up through the mounting location in the speaker and through the mounting bracket, secure with the provided nut. 
      • Once you have all four nuts and bolts started, snug them down using a phillips head screwdriver and a 1/4 inch wrench. 
        • DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
      • Using the speaker wire adapters labeled "Dash," connect the 1/8th and 1/4 inch spade connectors to the prongs on the speaker. 
        • Repeat the process for setting up the other 2.75 inch speaker.

        Step 2

        Removing the dash speaker:

        • Use a panel removal tool or pry tool to lift up on the dash speaker grille.
          • Begin by prying up on the back of the speaker grille nearest the front seat. 
          • Slowly work your way around releasing the retaining tabs. 
          • Lift the grille up and back towards yourself to fully remove. 
        • Use a 10mm wrench to remove the two factory 10mm bolts that secure the dash speaker. Set these to the side as you will be reusing them in a minute. 
        • Disconnect the factory speaker wire by depressing the tab. 

        Step 3

        Installing your new dash speaker:

        • Connect the speaker adapter harness to the factory speaker wire.
        • Insert the speaker assembly into the dash.
          • The speaker mounting bracket will line up with the factory mounting locations. 
          • Use the factory 10mm bolts to secure the speaker assembly. 
            • DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
          • Replace the speaker grille by inserting the side closest to the windshield and pushing the retainers back into place. 

          Repeat steps 2 & 3 to install the other dash speaker.

          Step 4

          Removing the speakers in the front door:

          • Remove the sail panel near the side mirror by pulling straight back.
            • The small white clip may stay in the door, you can remove it with your fingers and place it back on the sail panel. 
          • Remove the push pin retainer just below the sail panel. 
            • Depress the center pin until you hear a click, than remove the entire retainer with a panel tool.
          • Remove the cover panel behind the door handle.
            • Using a panel tool, insert near the door lock switch and gently pry out. 
            • Once the panel is removed, remove the phillips head screw. 
          • Remove the insert in the grab handle and remove the phillips head screw at the bottom of the grab handle. 
          • Lift up on the window switch panel to remove.
            • Disconnect the window switch connector by depressing the tab and sliding the connector back. 
          • Release the retaining pins around the door panel by pulling straight back on the door panel. 
            • After the door panel is fully removed make sure that you remove any retainers that may still be stuck in the door ad replace them on the door panel. 
          • Remove the door cables by lifting the white and green retainers out of their slots. Swivel the cable until the ball releases from the holder.

            Removing the 6x9 woofer:

            • Disconnect the speaker wire by depressing the tab. 
            • Use either a 10mm socket or phillips head screwdriver to remove the four bolts securing the speaker. We will not be reusing the factory bolts for installation.
            • Lift the speakers out of the door panel.

            Step 5

            Installing the front door speakers:

              • Installing the 6x9 speaker into the door.
                • Use the provided 6x9 speaker mounting bracket and the provided bolts to mount the bracket to the door. 
                  • On one side of the bracket you will note a hump, this should face up towards the top of the door. 
                  • Line up the four mounting locations and start the provided 3/8 inch head screws by hand. Once you have all four started, tighten them with a 3/8th inch socket. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
                • Connect the speaker wire adapter (labeled door) to the speaker.
                  • Connect the 1/8th and 1/4 inch spade connectors to the prongs on the speaker. 
                • Connect the speaker wire adapter to the factory speaker wire plug. 
                • Route the wire through the slots on the bracket and place the 6x9 speaker into the bracket. 
                • Use four of the provided phillips head screws to secure the speaker to the bracket. 
                  • Pro tip: Protect the speaker with your hand when securing the phillips head screws. Damage to the speaker from installation is not covered under manufacturers warranty. 

              Step 6

              Re-installing the door panel:

                • Replace the door cables.
                  • The green connector goes on the bottom. Insert the ball in the holder, swivel and reattach the green connector into the slot.
                  • The white connector goes on the top. Insert the ball in the holder, swivel and reattach the green connector into the slot. 
                • Hang the door panel on the window edge.
                  • Make sure that the main window switch harness is accessible in the opening in the door where with window switch attaches. 
                  • Once the panel is in place, press around the edges of the door panel to re-secure the retaining pins. 
                • Replace the sail panel by pressing it into place. 
                • Replace the pin retainer below the sail panel. 
                  • Push the center pin out, place the retainer in the door and press the center pin to where it is flush with the retainer. 
                • Replace the smaller phillips head screw behind the door handle. 
                  • Reinstall the cover plate behind the door handle by pushing into place. 
                • Replace the larger phillips head screw into the grab handle and replace the insert. 
                • Reconnect the window switch harness to the window switch panel. Press the window switch panel into place. 

                Repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 for the other front door. 

                Step 7

                Removing the speakers in the rear door:

                • Remove the trim panel near the outside of the door by pulling straight back.
                  • The small white clip may stay in the door, you can remove it with your fingers and place it back on the trim panel. 
                • Remove the push pin retainer just below the trim panel. 
                  • Depress the center pin until you hear a click, than remove the entire retainer with a panel tool.
                • Remove the cover panel behind the door handle.
                  • Using a panel tool, insert near the door lock switch and gently pry out. 
                  • Once the panel is removed, remove the phillips head screw. 
                • Remove the insert in the grab handle and remove the phillips head screw at the bottom of the grab handle. 
                • Release the retaining pins around the door panel by pulling straight back on the door panel. 
                  • After the door panel is fully removed make sure that you remove any retainers that may still be stuck in the door ad replace them on the door panel. 
                • Remove the door cables by lifting the white and green retainers out of their slots. Swivel the cable until the ball releases from the holder.
                • Remove the window switch connector by depressing the tab.

                  Removing the 6.5 inch woofer:

                  • Disconnect the speaker wire by depressing the tab. 
                  • Use either a 10mm socket or phillips head screwdriver to remove the three bolts securing the speaker. We will not be reusing the factory bolts for installation.
                  • Lift the speakers out of the door panel.

                  Step 8

                  Installing the rear door speakers:

                  • Installing the 6.5 inch speaker into the door.
                    • Use the provided 6.5 inch speaker mounting bracket and the provided bolts to mount the bracket to the door.
                      • Line up the three mounting locations and start the provided 3/8 inch head screws by hand. Once you have all four started, tighten them with a 3/8th inch socket. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
                    • Connect the speaker wire adapter (labeled door) to the speaker.
                      • Connect the 1/8th and 1/4 inch spade connectors to the prongs on the speaker. 
                      • Connect the speaker wire adapter to the factory speaker wire plug. 
                      • Route the wire through the slots on the bracket and place the 6.5 inch speaker into the bracket. Center the speaker on the bracket with even margins around the speaker. 
                      • Use four of the provided phillips head screws to secure the speaker to the bracket. 
                          • Pro tip: Protect the speaker with your hand when securing the phillips head screws. Damage to the speaker from installation is not covered under manufacturers warranty. 

                    Step 9

                    Re-installing the door panel:

                    • Connect the window switch connector.
                    • Replace the door cables.
                      • The green connector goes on the bottom. Insert the ball in the holder, swivel and reattach the green connector into the slot.
                      • The white connector goes on the top. Insert the ball in the holder, swivel and reattach the green connector into the slot. 
                    • Hang the door panel on the window edge.
                      • Once the panel is in place, press around the edges of the door panel to re-secure the retaining pins. 
                    • Replace the trim panel by pressing it into place. 
                    • Replace the pin retainer below the trim panel.
                      • Push the center pin out, place the retainer in the door and press the center pin to where it is flush with the retainer. 
                    • Replace the smaller phillips head screw behind the door handle.
                      • Reinstall the cover plate behind the door handle by pushing into place. 
                    • Replace the larger phillips head screw into the grab handle and replace the insert. 

                    Repeat Step 7, 8 & 9 for the other door.

                    Step 10

                    Test functionality:

                    • Power on your radio and enjoy your new Alpine 6 speaker audio upgrade!

                    CONGRATULATIONS ON INSTALLING YOUR NEW
                    ALPINE 6 SPEAKER PLUG & PLAY BUNDLE!

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