MTX TXC6.1 - BEFORE STARTING; Removing the Door Panel

BEFORE
STARTING
MTX
recommends
that
you
have
your
new
speakers
installed
by
an
authorized
MTX
retailer,
preferably
MECP
certified.
If
you
do
decide
to
do
it
yourself,
make
sure
you
have
read
the
instructions
carefully
and
that
you
have
the
following
tools:
•
Electric
drill
•
Phillips
bit
or
screwdriver
•1/8"
bit
•
Door
panel
puller
•
Wire
cutters/crimpers
•
Metal
cutting
tool
•
Safety
glasses
•
2mm
hex
wrench
•
X-acto
knife
Throughout
installation,
keep
in
mind
the
ultimate
objective
of
creating
an
ideal
soundstage
and
exceptional
imaging.
This
refers
to
the
experience
you
get
when
you
sit
in
your
seat
with
your
head
up
and
shoulders
straight,
close
your
eyes,
and
listen.
Where
does
the
music
seem
to
be
coming
from?
In
an
ideal
world,
you
would
hear
all
music
from
front
and
center,
meaning
it
sounds
like
a
band
is
performing
on
your
hood.
Raising
the
soundstage
is
a
very
important
process
and
every
option
should
be
considered
in
order
to
have
your
sound
as
up
and
in
front
as
possible.
Removing
the
Door
Panel
Please
be
aware
that
today's
cars
have
door
panels
that
are
not
designed
to
come
apart
easily;
they
are
designed
by
the
factory
to
sit
tight
against
the
door
and
not
rattle.
It
is
important
to
note
that if
the
proper
procedures
are
not
followed,
the
door
panels
can
easily
become
damaged
and
make
them
fit
improperly
when
you're
trying
to
reinstall
them.
Use
a
door
panel
puller
to
remove
the
door
panel,
and
be
aware
there
are
often
hidden
screws
that,
if
overlooked,
can
cause
the
panel
to
crack
or
break
when
force
is
applied
to
remove
door
panel.
It
might
be
a
good
idea
to
do
some
research
on
your
specific
car
to
be
sure
they
are
all
removed
before
continuing.
Even
new
car
owner
needs
to
be
aware
of
this
potential
issue.
Buying
a
new
door
panel
is
an
expensive
process
so
please
take
note
of
the
potential
for
damage.
With
the
door
panel
off,
it
is
a
perfect
time
to
add
sound
dampener.
The
main
goal
of
sound
dampeners
is
to
add
mass
to
the
metal
in
the
door,
causing
less
rattle
and
"ring"
which
will
help
to
improve
the
overall
sound
of
your
new
speakers.
It
also
helps
prevent
against
outside
noise
by
adding
insulation.
Sound
dampening
material
can
be
purchased
from
your
local
retailer
and
is
available
in
many
different
forms,
and
kits,
for
many
different
applications.
Please
make
sure
you
purchase
the
correct
type
for
your
specific
project.
Note:
Before
cutting
anything,
please
use
common
sense
and
make
sure
that
no
wires or
glass
will
interfere
with cutting
tools.
ALWAYS
WEAR
PROPER
SAFETY
GLASSES.
Be
sure
all
wires
are
clear of
moving
parts
such
as
window crank
mechanisms
and
trunk
hinges.
Use
rubber
grommets
when
running
wires
through
sharp
edged
metal
holes,
which
may
wear
through
the
wire's
insulation.
Do
not
mount
speakers
where
they
could
come
in
contact
with:
•
The
door's
window
glass
•
The
window
crank
handle
or
gear
assembly
when
rotated
•
The
trunk
springs,
shock
towers,
or
trunk
lid
•
The
gas
tank
or
fuel
lines