MB QUART MBQ-SUBSYS-1, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...formation go to the SUPPORT tab at MBQUART com There you will find helpful FAQ TEQ Tips and you can contact Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA MBQ SUBSYS 1 400 WATT SUBWOOFER RZR Tuned Audio Package Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...rocess so simple you will be in and out of the installation in no time This manual is laid out in CHAPTERS for the SUBSYS There are 9 CHAPTERS in total Within each CHAPTER there may or not be STEPS Do them in the order presented to avoid mistakes and frustration INSTALL VIDEO We strive to create a companion how to install video for most of our systems The video will have additional details on maki...

Page 3: ...nd serial numbers are required Additional information is on the back page A Sales Receipts show the seller date of purchase model and price paid B Serial numbers for the components INCLUDED Make sure to account for all components before attempting installation Compact mono subwoofer amplifier 10 inch subwoofer Glove box replacement vented subwoofer enclosure If you feel something is missing please...

Page 4: ...ifier and subwoofer TIME TOOLS You will need about 1 5 HOURS to complete this installation depending on who is helping The following are a list of tools you will need for any of the MB Quart UTV RZR Tuned Audio packages Depending on which system you are installing you may or may not need all of them You might also find you own more specialized tools to get the job done Share the pics of your insta...

Page 5: ...l 2018 Maxxsonics USA CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION Before you start dismantling your machine we suggest you prepare all your components enclosures These steps will follow the CHAPTERS of the Installation Videos when completed Additionally it will make life less stressful to have everything ready when you are ready to put each component into the machine ...

Page 6: ... ENCLOSURE MOUNT If your subwoofer is not preinstalled in the enclosure you will need to prepare the unit by installing the clips that will hold the door from your OEM glove box Next you will wire the subwoofers two voice coils and screw the subwoofer to the enclosure STEP 1 MOUNT CLIPS Mount the included hinge brackets for the OEM glove box door to be fitted on to your subwoofer as shown in FIG 2...

Page 7: ...e the provided nuts to secure the hinge brackets from the inside of the subwoofer Do not over tighten FIG 2 2 The clip with the closed hole mounts on the driver side with the screws on the inside where the glove box door will cover the screws FIG 2 3 FIG 2 4 The hinge clip with the open hole mounts on the passenger side with the screws on the inside where the door will cover the screws shown above...

Page 8: ...can contact Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA PREPARATION CHAPTER 3 SUBWOOFER INSTALL INTO ENCLOSURE STEP 1 INSTALL THE SUBWOOFER Set your subwoofer enclosure on a flat surface as shown in FIG 4 1 Put the subwoofer enclosure on its back and extend the harness from inside the enclosure as shown in FIG 4 1 FIG 3 1 ...

Page 9: ...ng the subwoofer for 2 ohms 2Ω will allow the subwoofer to develop maxximum power from the amplifier by perfectly balancing the impedance with the amplifiers power output FIG 3 2 Use the connection where two wires will insert into one voice coil connector and then route the other end of the wire to opposite connector shown in FIG 3 3 and FIG 3 4 NOTE Wiring code is solid white connects to the Red ...

Page 10: ...nformation go to the SUPPORT tab at MBQUART com There you will find helpful FAQ TEQ Tips and you can contact Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA FIG 3 3 FIG 3 4 DUAL WIRE ON ONE CONNECTOR SINGLE WIRE OPPOSITE CONNECTOR ...

Page 11: ...mail 2018 Maxxsonics USA PREPARATION STEP 2 SECURE THE SUBWOOFER TO THE ENCLOSURE Due to the shape of the enclosure it can be very difficult to balance the subwoofer enclosure and screw in the speaker for one person shown in FIG 3 6 Consider having a friend hold the enclosure steady while you mount the subwoofer using HAND TOOLS with the screws provided FIG 3 6 ...

Page 12: ...APTER 4 REMOVE REINSTALL THE GLOVE BOX DOOR With a small amount of pressure you can bend up on the center portion of your OEM glove box door and remove it from the brackets In a reverse movement you can now reinstall this door onto your new subwoofer glove box to give your subwoofer a stealth appearance as shown in FIG 4 1 The subwoofer is now complete Set aside until installation and wiring FIG 4...

Page 13: ...rt via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA VEHICLE DISMANTLE CHAPTER 5 VEHICLE DISASSEMBLY STEP 1 REMOVE HOOD Start with removing the hood This is where you will access the bus bar FIG 5 1 Confirm that your machine has the busbar installed by the dealer or by you If your busbar harness has not been installed see Chapter 1 of this manual for clarification FIG 5 1 ...

Page 14: ...t Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA VEHICLE DISMANTLE STEP 2 REMOVE TOP OF DASH Remove the top of the dash shown in FIG 5 2 by removing the screws FIG 5 2 STEP 3 REMOVE THE GRAB BAR Remove the grab bar shown in FIG 6 3 by removing the retaining clip and pin and firmly pulling the grip toward the rear of the vehicle FIG 5 3 ...

Page 15: ...o the SUPPORT tab at MBQUART com There you will find helpful FAQ TEQ Tips and you can contact Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA VEHICLE DISMANTLE STEP 4 PULLING FRONT DASH Remove 4 Torx screws from the front of the dash REMOVE TORX ...

Page 16: ...com There you will find helpful FAQ TEQ Tips and you can contact Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA VEHICLE DISMANTLE STEP 5 Using a large panel popper to release X clips from the front dash assembly PANEL POPPER TO POP THE DASH SLOWLY ACCOUNT FOR ALL DASH CLIPS ...

Page 17: ...Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA VEHICLE DISMANTLE STEP 6 REMOVING THE GLOVE BOX Remove 2 10mm bolts on the top of the subwoofer where it is fastened to the internal framework See holes in FIG 5 9 The glove box will easily slide out We will use a different mounting method for the new subwoofer FIG 5 9 REMOVE GLOVE BOX BOLTS ...

Page 18: ...re up to the grab bar pipe FIG 6 1 Mount the subwoofer to the RZR using the supplied steel plates 2 the 8 nuts and 8 washers shown in FIG 6 1 Use your inch socket with a small ratchet tool to start to tighten the nuts Space is tight for any larger tools a smaller ratchet will work best NOTE Make sure the wiring harness from the subwoofer does not get pinched behind the enclosure This will prevent ...

Page 19: ...enly This will allow the subwoofer to seat properly against the frame of the vehicle As the subwoofer comes up against the bar before it is finally secure make sure that the speaker wire is not behind the enclosure NOTE When the subwoofer starts to seat into place push the subwoofer firmly forward as you tighten the last thread with the mounting nuts This forward pressure will be critical when you...

Page 20: ...al Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA NOTE Once the amplifier is connected make the following adjustments to the setting See CHAPTER 7 TEST TUNE for additional information on final system adjustments and best settings TUNED PACKAGE TWO CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MONO AMPLIFIER MBQ SUBSYS 1 N A Bass Boost to 0dB NA2 400 1 AMPLIFIER SEE CHART TO ADJUST ...

Page 21: ...e machine back together With the amplifier and subwoofer wired and connected to the system you are ready to power up the system STEP 1 Reconnect the battery Turn the ignition key to the ACC position and push the PWR button on your source unit NOTE The following instructions are for confirming connectivity of the system you just installed Refer to the full manual for the source unit to use features...

Page 22: ...re on the same 2 channel amplifiers o POWER ON o USB IF YOU CONNECTED ONE o FULL CHECK OUT OF SOURCES AM FM BLUETOOTH ETC CHAPTER 8 VEHICLE REASSEMBLY One the subwoofer enclosure and amplifier are secure you can reassemble the vehicle Here is a checklist so you do not forget anything o FRONT OF DASH CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT ON WHERE THE DASH MEETS TO THE SUBWOOFER o TOP OF DASH o HOOD CHAPTER 9 FINAL ...

Page 23: ...wesome RZR audio upgrade Get on the trails show your friends and show us too We re all over social media just like you We use MBQUART MUSICDEFINED RZRLIFE RZR RECORD RETAILER PRODUCT INFORMATION HERE Purchased From __________________ _________________________ STORE NAME DATE OF PURCHASE Amplifier Mono ________________ _________________________ MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Subwoofer ________________ ...

Page 24: ...24 For additional technical information go to the SUPPORT tab at MBQUART com There you will find helpful FAQ TEQ Tips and you can contact Technical Support via email 2018 Maxxsonics USA ...