Owner's Manual

Tacoma Pickup 1995-1998

Toyota 4-Runner 1996-1998

QL-K4003

Remove Original Kick Panel

• Remove threshold plate by removing attachment screws.

• Pull kick panel away from bulkhead to release mounting clips.

• Tilt bottom front edge upward and pull kick panel out of vehicle.

NOTE: Always check the fit of the Q-Forms into the vehicle before any cutting or modifications are done.

Preparing the Q-Forms for Speaker Installation

• Cut the speaker holes into the Q-Forms before installing them into the vehicle.

• Install the speakers into the Q-Forms after they have been installed into the vehicle.

• Install speaker wiring and crossover network as per manufacturer’s instructions.

• Using a hole saw of correct size, position pilot drill on dimple at center of speaker mounting surface.

A die grinder or keyhole saw may also be used.

• Lay the supplied polyfill in and around the Q-forms cavity behind the speakers.

• Cut speaker mounting holes taking care as saw exits rear of panel.

• Secure speakers into locations by driving screws through speaker bezel and into mounting surface.

Be careful to center speakers in mounting surface to allow clearance for grill shell.

• Install tweeters as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Install New Q-Forms Kick Panels (Always predrill all mounting screw locations)

• Slide metal speed clip onto front edge of bracket at rear of panel mounting area.

• Lay Q-forms kick panel in approximate location and connect speaker wiring.

• Install panel into permanent position previously held by original kick panel. Be

sure front edge of panel fits tightly against rubber door seal.

• Install sheetmetal screw provided through mounting hole at rear of panel into

metal speed clip at OEM bracket. It may be helpful to use an

awl to align hole with speed metal clip before inserting screw.

• Reinstall threshold plate using original screws. It may be

helpful to hold panel tightly against rubber door seal while

tightening front screw.

• Install grill shells by pressing snugly into woofer cavity.

QL-K4003 Included Hardware:

(2) metal speed clips

(2) 1" sheet metal screws

Estimated Installation Time: 1.5 Hrs.

8/26/98

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QL-K4003 Tacoma Pickup 1995-1998 Toyota 4-Runner 1996-1998 Remove Original Kick Panel • Remove threshold plate by removing attachment screws. • Pull kick panel away from bulkhead to release mounting clips. • Tilt bottom front edge upward and pull kick panel out of vehicle. NOTE: Always check the fit of the Q-Forms into the vehicle before any cutting or modifications are done. Preparing the Q-Forms for Speaker Installation • Cut the speaker holes into the Q-Forms before installing them into the vehicle.
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Q-Forms " C - series " Kickpanels for 6.5" Woofers Note: Always check the fit of the Q-Forms panel in the vehicle BEFORE any cutting or modifications are done! 6.5" Woofer Mounting Instructions Please use the model specific instructions provided for the removal of the factory panels and the Q-Forms mounting instructions. These instructions provide information on properly locating the woofer in the Q-Forms kickpanel.
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Continued from other side: Mark Center location using ruler: This will position any area of the grill that hangs over to the back bottom edge of the woofer surface where it will not be visible when installed. With the grill on the mounting surface, mark the screw locations for the woofer. Remove the grill and align the screw locations with the the mounting template to mark to cutout location. Use a ruler and pencil to mark the center point of the cutout by lining up the mounting holes opposite one another.