Metra FD-BROPOD1 Operating instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FD-BROPOD1
Attention! With the key out of the ignition,
disconnect the negative battery terminal
before installing this product. Ensure that all
installation connections are secure before
cycling the ignition to test this product.
KIT FEATURES
Aftermarket speaker pods for 2- and 4-door Ford Bronco
Black textured finish
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Speaker pod (Passenger side) • B) Speaker pod (Driver side) • C) Speaker grills • D) 4-door mounting brackets • E) 2-door mounting brackets
• F) Panel clips (2) • G) Speaker harnesses (2) • H) Black retaining clips (2)
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Torx drivers
• Phillips screwdriver
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disassembly ....................................................... 2-3
Kit Assembly ...................................................... 4-7
A B C D E
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DISASSEMBLY
Bronco speaker pod disassembly
2-door and 4-door
1. Unclip and remove the speaker pod grille.
(Figure A)
2. Unplug the speaker harness and let hang
till reassembly. (Figure B)
3. Remove (2) more T-30 Torx bolts securing
the top of the speaker pod bracket facing
down from roof. (Figure C)
Continued on the next page (Figure B)(Figure A) (Figure C)
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DISASSEMBLY (CONT.)
4. Remove (1) T-30 Torx bolt from the lower
part of the speaker pod facing outside of
vehicle. (Figure D)
5. Unclip and remove the speaker pod by
pulling towards inside of vehicle.
(Figure E)
Continue to Kit Assembly
(Figure D) (Figure E)
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K I T A S S E M B LY
Driver side speaker pod
1. Slide the black retaining clip onto the
speaker harness provided with the
BROPOD then route the speaker harness
wires through the hole in the speaker
pod and push the rubber grommet in
until seated. Attach the harness to the
speaker pod with the black retaining
clip previously attached to the speaker
harness. (Figures A, B, C)
Continued on the next page
(Figure C)(Figure B)
(Figure A)
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K I T A S S E M B LY
(Figure A)
4-door bracket
2-door bracket
2. Connect the speaker harness to the
aftermarket speaker, then install the
speaker to the speaker pod using the
screws supplied with the speaker.
(Figure A)
3. Using the factory screws, attach the
appropriate bracket (2-door or 4-door)
to the speaker pod. (Figure A)
4. Attach panel clip to the speaker pod.
(Figure A)
5. Attach speaker pod to the vehicle using
the factory hardware.
6. Route the speaker harness from the
vehicle through the channel in the
speaker pod. Connect the factory
harness to the speaker harness on
the BROPOD.
7. Snap the speaker grille to the
speaker pod. (Figure A)
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K I T A S S E M B LY
Passenger side speaker pod
1. Slide the black retaining clip onto the
speaker harness provided with the
BROPOD then route the speaker harness
wires through the hole in the speaker
pod and push the rubber grommet in
until seated. Attach the harness to the
speaker pod with the black retaining
clip previously attached to the speaker
harness. (Figures A, B, C)
Continued on the next page
(Figure C)(Figure B)
(Figure A)
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(Figure A)
4-door bracket
2-door bracket
K I T A S S E M B LY
2. Connect the speaker harness to the
aftermarket speaker, then install the
speaker to the speaker pod using the
screws supplied with the speaker.
(Figure A)
3. Using the factory screws, attach the
appropriate bracket (2-door or 4-door)
to the speaker pod. (Figure A)
4. Attach panel clip to the speaker pod.
(Figure A)
5. Attach speaker pod to the vehicle using
the factory hardware.
6. Route the speaker harness from the
vehicle through the channel in the
speaker pod. Connect the factory
harness to the speaker harness on
the BROPOD.
7. Snap the speaker grille to the
speaker pod. (Figure A)
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