Kicker 6 Speaker Plug & Play Install Guide | 2007-2013 Tundra

Kicker 6 Speaker Plug & Play Install Guide | 2007-2013 Tundra
Here is a simple and easy breakdown of how to install you new
Kicker 6 Speaker Plug & Play Bundle from Trail Grid Pro!


Tools needed:

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

Step 1

Remove the dash speaker:

  • Use a panel tool to remove the grille from the dash.
  • Use a 10mm socket to remove the two factory bolts that secure the speaker. 
  • Disconnect the speaker by depressing the tab. 

Step 2

Install the Kicker 2.75 inch dash speaker:

  • Connect the crossover to the speaker wires.
    • Match up the male and female spade connectors and push together. 
    • Ensure that the insulators are covering the spade connectors.
  • Insert the speaker into the larger speaker mounting plate.
  • Place the smaller mounting plate over the speaker, lining up the hols with the lower plate. Be careful not to damage the face of the speaker or dome.
  • Connect the provided wire adapter to the factory connector from the dash.
  • Place the speaker wires in the dash and lower the speaker assembly into the dash lining up the mounting bracket with the factory mounting locations. 
  • Secure the speaker assembly with the two factory 10mm bolts. They only need to be finger tight!
  • Replace the speaker grille by pushing into place. 

Repeat the process for the other dash speaker. 

Step 3

Remove front door panel:

  • Remove the 2 phillips head screws:
    • Using a panel tool, remove the cover behind the door handle.
    • The second screw is located in the grab handle of the door. 
  • Remove the push clip near the hinge side of the door panel.
    • Depress the middle of the pin and remove.
  • Remove the triangular plastic panel near the mirror.
    • Pull straight out.
  • Remove the door panel by releasing the clips along the edge of the door.
    • Start at the bottom of the door and work your way around the sides.
  • Lift the door up and off the window channel.
  • Remove the cables:
    • Unclip the retainer and swivel the cable around until the ball releases from the mechanism.
  • Disconnect wire harnesses.
    • Depress tabs and remove the door lock, window switch and door light.

Step 4

Remove the factory speakers

  • Disconnect the wire harness from speaker by depressing the tab.
  • Use a phillips head screwdriver or 10 mm socket to remove the four 10mm bolts holding in the speaker.

Step 5

Installing the front door 6x9 speakers:

  • Install the 6x9 speaker adapter ring using the factory four 10mm bolts.
  • Connect the front door harness with inline crossover to the speaker.
    • Match the 1/8th and 1/4 inch spade connectors from the harness to the speaker prongs. These should fit snugly and not easily removed.
  • Place the speaker wire through the small speaker spacer and place the speaker into the spacer.
  • Connect the wiring adapter to the door speaker harness.
  • Line up the speaker wire with the channel in the adapter ring so that the wires do not get smashed when installing the speaker.
  • Mount the 6x9 to the speaker adapter ring using the provided phillips head screws.

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


Step 6

Re-install the front door panel:

  • Make all door lock, window switch, door light and cable connections back to the door panel.
    • White cable connection goes on top.
    • Green cable connection goes on the bottom.
  • Hang the top of the door panel over the window channel.
  • Make sure that the holes in the panel are lined up with the door.
  • Once it is lined give the door panel a push to reconnect all the retainers.
  • Replace the 2 phillips head screws.
    • The larger screw goes in the grab handle.
    • The small screw goes behind the door handle.
  • Replace the cover behind the door handle. 
  • Replace the triangular plastic trim by the mirror.
  • Replace the pin clip.
    • Press the pin to the outside of the circular head.
    • Put the clip back in the door and depress the pin till it's flush with the circular head.

Step 7

Removing the rear door panel:

  • Remove the 2 phillips head screws.
    • Using a panel tool, remove the cover behind the door handle.
    • The second screw is located in the grab handle. 
  • Remove the door panel by releasing the clips along the edge of the door.
    • Start at the bottom of the door and work your way around the sides.
  • Lift the door up and off the window channel.
  • Remove the cables.
    • Unclip the retainer and swivel the cable around until the ball releases from the mechanism.
  • Disconnect wire harnesses.
  • Depress tabs and remove the door lock, window switch and door light.

Step 8

Remove the factory 6.5" speaker:

  • Disconnect the wire harnesses from the speaker.
  • Use a phillips head screwdriver or 10mm socket to remove the three 10mm screws holding in the speaker.

Step 9

Installing the rear door 6.5" speakers:

  • Install the 6.5" speaker adapter ring using the factory three 10mm bolts.
  • Connect the rear door harness to the speaker.
    • Match the 1/8th and 1/4 inch spade connectors from the harness to the speaker prongs. These should fit snugly and not easily removed.
  • Place the speaker wire through the small speaker spacer and place the speaker into the spacer.
  • Connect the wiring adapter to the door speaker harness.
  • Line up the speaker wire with the channel in the adapter ring so that the wires do not get smashed when installing the speaker.
  • Mount the 6.5" speaker to the speaker adapter ring using the provided phillips head screws.

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


Step 10

Re-install the rear door panel:

  • Make all door lock, window switch, door light and cable connections back to the door panel.
    • White cable connection goes on top.
    • Green cable connection goes on the bottom.
  • Hang the top of the door panel over the window channel.
  • Make sure that the holes in the panel are lined up with the door.
    • Once it is lined give the door panel a push to reconnect all the retainers.
  • Replace the 2 phillips head bolts:
    • The larger bolt goes behind the armrest.
    • The small bolt goes behind the door handle.

Step 11

Test functionality:

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

Congratulations on installing your new
Kicker 6 Speaker Plug & Play Bundle!

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