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Integral Audio 81S Installation Manual

Bmw z3 subwoofer system

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installation Guide
BmW Z3 suBWoofer system
model 81S
skill level required
do-it-yourself
installation difficulty
2 out of 5
installation time
1.5 hours
applies to
Before You Begin .......................................................................................................................... 2
What's in the Box .......................................................................................................................... 3
tools You Will need ...................................................................................................................... 4
installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
trouBleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 9
96-02 Z3 RoadsteRs with fac-
toRy installed Roll hoops

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Summary of Contents for Integral Audio 81S

  • Page 1 Guide BmW Z3 suBWoofer system model 81S 96-02 Z3 RoadsteRs with fac- skill level required applies to toRy installed Roll hoops do-it-yourself installation difficulty 2 out of 5 installation time 1.5 hours Before You Begin .......................... 2 What’s in the Box .......................... 3 tools You Will need ........................
  • Page 2 iMPortant • Read this Guide completely BeFoRe you begin. • disconnect the battery negative terminal while working on the vehicle. • AlWAYS check behind panels and components before drilling, cutting, or screwing into any part of a vehicle for any reason!
  • Page 3 Model 81s suBWoofer enclosure [Black or Beige] ii. custoM aluMaPro alusonic ex8 suBWoofer iii. hardWare kit 1. Mounting Brackets (2) 2. #10 x 1” pan head sheet Metal screw (4) [enclosure Mounting] 3. #10 fender washer (4) 4. Rubber washer (4) 5.
  • Page 4 i. PhiliPs screWdriVer ii. sockets: 1. 10mm iii. Wire striPPer iV. scissors V. utilitY knife Vi. sMall flashlight Vii. dreMel With cutoff Blade [or] hacksaW Blade holder Viii. Magnetic Parts traY [oPtional] Images Not to Scale...
  • Page 5 1. reMoVe front grille Remove the grille from the front of the subwoofer compartment by pulling out and lifting at the bottom edge. 2. loosen front edge of coVer Pull up firmly on the front edge of the compartment cover to re- lease two friction clips.
  • Page 6 6. reMoVe Metal flange Loosen the (2) Phillips screws and remove the metal flange at the front edge of the compartment and remove the flange. 7. cut off Plastic flange Using a Dremel or a Hacksaw, cut the plastic flange off flush with the edge of the compartment.
  • Page 7 11. cut Plug froM old suBWoofer Cut the plug off of the old enclosure, at least 3” from the plug. 12. striP Wire ends Strip 3/8” of insulation from the ends of the plug wires. 13. sPlice Plug to Wiring harness Unscrew the ends of the threadlock splices.
  • Page 8 16. attach Mounting Brackets Using the original mounting bolts, attach both mounting brackets. Tighten the bolts finger tight - the brackets should not be loose, but you should be able to move them. 17. teMPorarilY Place enclosure in suB coMPartMent Slide the enclosure into the compartment, cable gland side first.
  • Page 9 21. identifY Woofer + and - Look for the “+” and “-” near the terminals tabs on the woofer 22. connect Wiring to Woofer Connect wires VC1 to + and - of one voice coil, and wires VC2 to the second coil. It doesn’t matter which coil is 1 or 2 as long as you observe correct polarity.
  • Page 10 26. enjoY! That’s it! Affix the Integral Audio logo badge to the front grille (replace the HK logo if desired). Give your new enclosure a wipe down with Armor All or your favorite protectant regularly, and if you are using an aftermarket amplifier give your Alumapro...
  • Page 11 Having Trouble? The best thing to do is contact us at support@integralaudio. com or via the phone number listed on the receipt that was emailed to you. We’ll get you fixed up ASAP!