So I finally got around to attempting this swap. Happy to report it is possible. And it ended up working out better than expected. I really like it. So here's how you do it...
1. You will need some plastic to make a bracket out of. I ordered Universal Plastic Panel from Crutchfield.com
2. You will need something to cut the plastic. I used a couple Dremel tools I have.
3. The plastic already had various circle sizes on it that you can follow. I used one that is about 6inch diameter. I took the stock center speaker and placed it upside down on this plastic and traced the shape. In the middle of the shape you just traced, you need to then trace your actual cut out hole for the new speaker. The Dayton comes with a piece of clear plastic in the box that is the perfect size to trace. A 3inch circle.
4. At this point your ready to cut.
5. Once you have your bracket, you will need to mount your speaker to it. Screws won't work because then the speaker won't sit flush in the dash. An adhesive needs to be used. I let mine sit overnight with loctite, and that seemed to work. But I'm sure there's something better.
6. Test fit, see it your bracket will sit flush in the dash.chances are it wont. I had to go back and shave a few areas down. Also had to Dremel off 1 little plastic nub that was factory. There is 3 of these nubs, 2 near the screw holes, and 1 at the bottom of the speaker. The bottom one is the one that I removed. After this I had a flush fit
7. At this point I removed the speaker one more time. Got the factory speaker plug and cut it off. On the center speaker, the gray wire is positive, and yellow is negative. I crimped a short piece of speaker wire to the factory wires and attached the other end to the speaker. Put the speaker back in, screwed down with the factory screws, and done.
This is not for beginners, and if you you don't already have the proper tools, it may not be worth the investment. But I am very pleased with the speaker. It bends in flawlessly. It is all around better than the stock sound. The full frequency range it's producing is just better. Highs are better, but not piercing. I'd describe it as more defined. A tweeter in this location would be very bright due to the fact it would be reflecting straight off the windshield. Which is why I chose this type of speaker and not a coax. Im sure thats also why bose did this as well. I've yet to attempt the side dash speakers, and I'm not sure the same speaker will fit there due to mounting depth. But when I figure something out, I'll report back.
1. You will need some plastic to make a bracket out of. I ordered Universal Plastic Panel from Crutchfield.com
2. You will need something to cut the plastic. I used a couple Dremel tools I have.
3. The plastic already had various circle sizes on it that you can follow. I used one that is about 6inch diameter. I took the stock center speaker and placed it upside down on this plastic and traced the shape. In the middle of the shape you just traced, you need to then trace your actual cut out hole for the new speaker. The Dayton comes with a piece of clear plastic in the box that is the perfect size to trace. A 3inch circle.
4. At this point your ready to cut.
5. Once you have your bracket, you will need to mount your speaker to it. Screws won't work because then the speaker won't sit flush in the dash. An adhesive needs to be used. I let mine sit overnight with loctite, and that seemed to work. But I'm sure there's something better.
6. Test fit, see it your bracket will sit flush in the dash.chances are it wont. I had to go back and shave a few areas down. Also had to Dremel off 1 little plastic nub that was factory. There is 3 of these nubs, 2 near the screw holes, and 1 at the bottom of the speaker. The bottom one is the one that I removed. After this I had a flush fit
7. At this point I removed the speaker one more time. Got the factory speaker plug and cut it off. On the center speaker, the gray wire is positive, and yellow is negative. I crimped a short piece of speaker wire to the factory wires and attached the other end to the speaker. Put the speaker back in, screwed down with the factory screws, and done.
This is not for beginners, and if you you don't already have the proper tools, it may not be worth the investment. But I am very pleased with the speaker. It bends in flawlessly. It is all around better than the stock sound. The full frequency range it's producing is just better. Highs are better, but not piercing. I'd describe it as more defined. A tweeter in this location would be very bright due to the fact it would be reflecting straight off the windshield. Which is why I chose this type of speaker and not a coax. Im sure thats also why bose did this as well. I've yet to attempt the side dash speakers, and I'm not sure the same speaker will fit there due to mounting depth. But when I figure something out, I'll report back.
