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

Tools Needed:

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

Step 1

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 10 mm 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 or 10 mm socket 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 2

Installing your new MB Quart dash speakers:

• Use the two T20 screws to secure the MB Quart 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 10 mm bolts.
• Do NOT over tighten.
• Replace the speaker grille by pushing it into place.

Repeat the same process for the other dash speaker.

Step 3

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 4

Removing the 6x9 speaker:

• Remove the speaker wire connector by depressing the tab.
• Remove the four 10 mm bolts that secure the speaker to the door.
• Save the bolts as you will reuse them.

Step 5

Installing the 8x10 speaker:

• Place the speaker in the opening in the door, making sure to line up the four mounting holes with the factory locations. 
• Secure the speaker to the door using the factory 10 mm bolts. 
• Using a razor, carefully cut back the tape securing the speaker wire to the main harness to free up additional length in the speaker wire. 
• Attach the door speaker harness into the speaker housing.

Step 6

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 4-6 for the other front door.

Step 7

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 8

Removing the 6.5 inch speaker:

• Remove the speaker wire connector by depressing the tab.
• Remove the three 10 mm bolts that secure the speaker to the door.
• Save the bolts as you will reuse them.

Step 9

Installing the 7 inch speaker:

• Place the speaker in the opening in the door, making sure to line up the four mounting holes with the factory locations. 
• Secure the speaker to the door using the factory 10 mm bolts. 
• Attach the door speaker harness into the speaker housing.

Step 10

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 8-10 for the other rear door.

Step 11

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 12

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 13

Installing your new 7 inch rear hatch speakers:

• Place the speaker in the opening in the door, making sure to line up the four mounting holes with the factory locations.
• Secure the speaker to the door using the factory 10 mm bolts.
• Attach the door speaker harness into the speaker housing.

Step 14

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 10 mm bolt.
• Replace the pull handle cover piece.
• Connect the courtesy lights harnesses and insert them back into the hatch.

Step 15

Test your new MB Quart 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.

Congratulations on installing your new
MB Quart 8 Speaker Plug & Play Bundle!