Kicker 8 Speaker Plug & Play Bundle Installation Guide | 2010-2024 4Runner

Here is a simple and easy breakdown of how to install
Kicker 8 Speaker Plug & Play Bundle from Trail Grid Pro.

Please use our installation video as a reference for disassembly and reassembly. Kicker has recently changed the brackets for the speakers. They will look different than in the video.

Installation Video

Tools Needed:

Panel Removal Tool
Philips Head Screwdriver
Small Flat Head Screwdriver
10mm Socket with Ratchet Wrench

Kicker Owners Manual

Step 1

Check the packaging and make sure it hasn’t been damaged; then check the parts to make sure they are intact and ready to go. You will have:

1 Set- (2) 6x9 Component Set with (2) 2 3/4" dash speakers, crossovers prewired to speaker wire adapters
1 Pair- 6.5" speakers (Rear Doors), speaker wire adapters included in box
1 Pair- 6.5" speaker (Rear Hatch), speaker wire adapters included in box

Step 2:

Removing the dash speakers:

Use a panel tool to remove the speaker grille

Insert the tool below the grille and pry up gently

Use a 10mm wrench to remove the two 10mm bolts that secure the speaker mount.
Disconnect the wiring connection by depressing the tab.
Use a T20 torx bit to remove the two screws holding the factory speaker into the speaker mounting bracket

The tweeter bolts have proven to be very tight from the factory. Take your time and avoid stripping the bolts!
Remove the connector from the bracket

Step 3:

Installing your new Kicker 2.75 inch dash speaker:

To complete you will need the following parts:

2.75 inch dash speaker
Kicker provided speaker mounting adapter
Crossovers & connector in the bag labeled (DASH)

Place the larger piece of the provided Kicker mounting bracket into the factory speaker mounting bracket.

It is important to note that the bracket will only fit in one direction. If the holes are not lining up , than rotate the bracket.

Place the speaker into the Kicker bracket.

Be careful not to damage where the wires connect to the speaker or the board they are attached too.

Place the smaller piece of the provided Kicker bracket and place it on top of the speaker, lining up the holes with the bottom plate.

Be careful not to damage the speaker surround or the cone during this step.

Use the two T20 screws to secure the Kicker speaker to the factory Toyota speaker bracket.
Connect the supplied crossover to the wires from the speaker.

Match up and connect the 1/4 inch and 1/8th spade connectors.
Make sure that the connections are covered by the plastic insulators.

Connect the harness to the factory speaker plug from the dash.

Tuck the wiring into the dash.

Secure the speaker assembly with the two factory 10mm bolts.

Do NOT over tighten.

Replace the speaker grille by pushing it into place.

Repeat the same process for the other dash speaker.

Step 4:

Remove the front door panel:

Remove the trim panel located by the side mirror by pulling off with your hands.
Use a panel tool or small pry tool to remove covers:

1st is located behind the door handle.
2nd is located near the top of the grab handle.
3rd is located below the grab handle.

Remove the three phillips head screws located behind the covers you just opened.
Remove the door panel by pulling with your hands to release the retaining clips around the edge of the door panel.
Lift the door panel up and off the window edge.
Remove the cables for the door handle:

Remove the retainer and swivel to release the ball.

Remove the window switch and courtesy light connector by depressing the tabs.
Check to make sure that all of the retaining clips are removed from the door and placed back in the door panel.

Step 5:

Removing the 6x9 speaker:

Remove the speaker wire connector by depressing the tab.
Remove the four 10mm bolts that secure the speaker to the door.

Save the bolts as you will reuse them.

Step 6:

Installing the 6x9 speaker:

Use the provided 6x9 speaker bracket and secure it to the door using the four factory 10mm bolts.

Start the four screws by hand and than tighten. Do NOT over tighten!

Connecting the speaker:

Connect the provided crossover by matching up the 1/4 inch and 1/8th spade connectors on the back of the speaker.
Connect the wiring harness to the factory speaker wire.
Place the speaker into the mounting bracket, routing the speaker wire through the channel in the bracket.
Use the provided phillips head screws to secure the speaker to the mounting bracket.

Take your time and protect the face of the speaker with your hand so that you do not puncture the speaker or the surround with the screw driver.

Step 7

Replace the door panel:

Check to make sure that all of the retaining clips are replaced in the door panel.
Replace the window switch connector and courtesy light connector.
Replace the cables for the door handle:

Place the ball, swivel and replace the retainer. The White retainer goes on top and the Green retainer goes on the bottom.

Place the door panel on the window edge and push down to line up the door panel.
Push in around the edge to connect the retaining clips.
Replace the three phillips head screws located behind the covers.

Silver screw goes behind the door handle.
The black screws go back in the other two locations.
Close the covers and replace the panel behind the door handle.

Replace the trim panel located by the side mirror by pushing into place.

Repeat Steps 4-7 for the other front door.

Step 8

Removing the rear door panel:

Use a panel tool or small pry tool to remove covers:

1st is located behind the door handle.
2nd is located near the top of the grab handle.
3rd is located below the grab handle.

Remove the three phillips head screws located behind the covers you just opened.
Remove the door panel by pulling with your hands to release the retaining clips around the edge of the door panel.
Lift the door panel up and off the window edge.
Remove the cables for the door handle:

Remove the retainer and swivel to release the ball.

Remove the window switch connector by depressing the tabs.
Check to make sure that all of the retaining clips are removed from the door and placed back in the door panel.

Step 9

Removing the 6.5 inch speaker:

Remove the speaker wire connector by depressing the tab.
Remove the three 10mm bolts that secure the speaker to the door.

Save the bolts as you will reuse them.

Step 10

Installing the 6.5 inch speaker:

Use the provided 6.5 inch speaker bracket and secure it to the door using the three factory 10mm bolts.

The bracket will only line up one way. If it does not line up keep rotating until it does.
Start the three screws by hand and than tighten. Do NOT over tighten!

Connecting the speaker:

Connect the provided crossover by matching up the 1/4 inch and 1/8th spade connectors on the back of the speaker.
Connect the wiring harness to the factory speaker wire.
Place the speaker into the mounting bracket, routing the speaker wire through the channel in the bracket.
Use the provided phillips head screws to secure the speaker to the mounting bracket.

Take your time and protect the face of the speaker with your hand so that you do not puncture the speaker or the surround with the screw driver.

Step 11

Replace the rear door panel:

Check to make sure that all of the retaining clips are replaced in the door panel.
Replace the window switch connector.
Replace the cables for the door handle:

Place the ball, swivel and replace the retainer. The White retainer goes on top and the Green retainer goes on the bottom.

Place the door panel on the window edge and push down to line up the door panel.

Start with the outside of the door panel and work towards the inside of the door.
You may need to roll the window down for this step to make it easier to work the top of the door panel back into place.

Push in around the edge to connect the retaining clips.
Replace the three phillips head screws located behind the covers.

Silver screw goes behind the door handle.
The black screws go back in the other two locations.
Close the covers and replace the panel behind the door handle.

Repeat Steps 8-11 for the other rear door.

Step 12

Removing the rear hatch cover:

Remove the pull handle trim piece by prying out with a panel removal tool or small screwdriver.
Remove the hatch light assemblies by prying out on one side (The driver side).
Remove the hatch cover by releasing the retaining clips around the edge by pulling with your fingers.
Lift the cover up and off the window ledge.
If any of the retaining clips for the door panel stayed in the door, now is the time to remove them using a panel removal tool and insert them back into the door panel.

Step 13:

Remove the 6.5 inch speakers:

Disconnect the speaker wires by depressing the tabs.
Remove the three 10 mm bolts that hold in the factory speaker.
Lift up and remove the speakers.

Step 14:

Installing your new 6.5 inch rear hatch speakers:

Attach the 6.5 inch speaker adapter to the door panel with the factory 10mm screws
Connect the included speaker wire harness to the speaker by matching up the 1/4 inch and 1/8th inch spade connectors.
Route the speaker wire through one of the channels in the speaker bracket and place the speaker into the opening.
Line up the speaker and use the provided black phillips head screws to secure the speaker to the mounting bracket.
Take care that you do not puncture or damage the speaker while securing the screws.

Repeat the process for the other hatch speaker.

Step 15:

Replace the rear hatch cover:

Hang the hatch cover over the window ledge.
Line up the retaining tabs and push into place. Push around the edge and in the middle of the panel.
Install the pull handle by securing the 10mm bolt.
Replace the pull handle cover piece.
Connect the courtesy lights harnesses and insert them back into the hatch.

Step 16:

Test your new Kicker 8 Speaker Bundle.

Pro Tip: These are new speakers and they operate the best following a break in. Go easy on them and break them in easy.