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Introduction

The following instructions will guide you through the installation process to replace the Speakers in the factory locations and add amplifiers and a subwoofer to your Ford.

TIP Before you begin, review these instructions thoroughly and ensure that all parts are present and tools are available.

WARNING Metra Electronics does not assume any responsibility for damage resulting from incorrect installation.

→ Parts List

→ Required Tools

• 7mm, 10mm, 18mm
• Phillips Driver
• T20 Torx
• Panel Tool
• Uni Bit (Step Bit)
• Wire Cutters
• Wire Strippers
• Wire Fishing Tool

A-Pillar Tweeters Installation

Follow the instructions below to install the A-Pillar Tweeters.

A-Pillar Removal

1. Using a pick tool and a panel tool, remove the cover from the handle on the A-pillar.

NOTE There is a small hole at the base of the handle that you can use the pick tool to lift the piece up and get the panel tool inserted to remove the panel.

2. Remove the two (2) 10mm bolts from the handle.
3. With the bolts removed, pull the handle of the trim away from the A-pillar.

4. Unplug the speaker harness from the tweeter.

Tweeter Installation

1. With a Phillips driver, remove the (3) screws securing the factory tweeter in place on the panel, and remove the factory tweeter.
2. Release the factory tweeter from the factory mount by using a pick tool to release the (3) clips holding the tweeter.

3. Remove the cup off the back of the Vibe tweeter, and remove the trim ring from the tweeter.

4. Insert the Vibe tweeter into the factory tweeter mount.

5. With the tweeter installed in the factory bracket, mount the bracket back in the A-pillar trim, and secure with the (3) factory screws.

6. Attach the LD-CAP-SP to the POSITIVE wire from the 72-5603 speaker harness. Attach the other side of the LD-CAP-SP to the POSITIVE wire of the Vibe tweeter. Connect the NEGATIVE wire of the 72-563 to the NEGATIVE wire of the Vibe tweeter.

(Photo of CAP)

7. Plug the speaker harness into the factory speaker harness, and reinstall the a-pillar.

Follow the same procedure for the other tweeter install.

FRONT DOORS

Front Door Panel Removal

Using a panel tool, remove the panel beside the mirror.

1. Remove the 7mm screw that is now visible.
2. Using a panel tool, remove the small cover below the door handle to expose two (2) 7mm screws.

1. Remove the two (2) 7mm screws
2. Remove two (2) 7mm screws on the bottom of the door panel.

1. Using a pick tool, remove the reflector on the side of the door to expose (1) 7mm screw, and remove the screw.

1. With all the screws removed, use a panel tool to separate the door panel from the door. The door panel is attached with clips and you can pull the panel to release the clips.

1. With the door panel pulled away from the door, lift UP on the panel to remove it.

1. With the panel off the door, disconnect the MANUAL LOCK LEVER from the door panel.

1. You will need to unplug the harnesses for the power windows, power lock and the door panel harness. You can also unclip the door handle cable to fully remove the panel.

1. To remove the door handle cable, lift UP on the tab at the base of the connector and then pull away from the door panel.

The door panel should be completely separated from the door. Put aside until its time to reinstall the panel after the speakers are installed.

Speaker Removal

1. Unplug the factory speaker harness from the factory speaker.

2. Remove the four (4) 7mm screws that are securing the speaker, and remove the speaker.

Front Door Speaker Preparation

1. Install the IBSBF69 into the 82-5606 speaker adapter

NOTE: there is an opening in the speaker adapter that allows the passing of the speaker harness, since the connection happens outside the speaker when mounted to the door.

2 Make a cut in the IBSBF69 at the location of the opening on the speaker adapter to allow the speaker harness to connect to the speaker.

3. Take the 72-5602 speaker harness and cut off the terminals that are attached

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4. Strip the wire to install into the screw terminals of the speaker

5. Pass the wires of the speaker harness through the opening of the speaker adapter and through the cut you made in the baffle

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7. Connect the wires to the speaker terminals. WHITE to +, BLACK to –

8. Install the speaker into the speaker adapter

Front Speaker Installation

1. Before installing the speaker into the door, you need to install the foam sound-deadening pad. With the window rolled up, peel the paper backing off the piece of sound deadening and apply it to the inside of the door.

2. Install the new Vibe 6x9 in the speaker adapter into the door.

3. Using the four (4) OE 7mm screws, secure the speaker adapter to the door

4. Connect the factory speaker harness into the 72-5602 speaker harness that is installed and connected in the speaker adapter.

5. Reinstall the door panel.

Follow the prior steps to complete the other side of the vehicle.

REAR DOORS

Rear Door Panel Removal

Using a pick tool, remove the small cover below the door handle to expose two (2) 7mm screws

2. Remove the two (2) 7mm screws from the door handle.

5. Remove two (2) 7mm screws on the bottom of the door panel.

6. Using a pick tool, remove the reflector from the door panel to expose (1) 7mm screw.

Remove the screw.

6. With all the screws removed, use a panel tool to separate the door panel from the door. The door panel is attached with clips and you can pull the panel to release the clips.

7. With all the clips released and the door panel loose, grab the door handle and lift the panel upward to separate from the door.

TIP: You will need to unplug the harnesses for the power windows, power lock, and the door panel harness. You can also unclip the door handle cable to fully remove the panel.

Rear Door Speaker Removal

Unplug the factory speaker harness from the factory speaker.

2. Remove the three (3) 7mm screws that are securing the speaker, and remove the speaker

Rear Door Speaker Preparation

1. Remove the tabs on the 82-5605 speaker adapter to allow the installation of the Vibe 6.5

2. Using a Uni-Bit, drill a hole into the speaker adapter to allow the passing of the speaker harness,

since the connection happens outside the speaker when mounted to the door.

3. Install the IBSBF65 into the 82-5605 speaker adapter

4. Make a cut in the IBSBF65 at the location of the opening on the speaker adapter to allow the speaker harness to connect to the speaker.

5. Pass the wires of the speaker harness through the opening of the speaker adapter and through the cut in the baffle.

6. Install the speaker into the speaker adapter

7. Connect the wires to the speaker terminals. WHITE to +, Black to –

Rear Door Speaker Installation

Before installing the speaker into the door, you need to install the foam sound deadening pad.

2. With the window rolled up, peel the paper backing off the piece of sound deadening and apply to the inside of the door.

2. Install the new Vibe 6.5 in the speaker adapter into the door Using the three (3) OE 7mm screws, secure the speaker adapter to the door

3. Connect the factory speaker harness into the 72-5602 speaker harness that is installed and connected in the speaker adapter.

5. Reinstall the door panel.

Follow the previous steps to complete the other side of the vehicle.

T-Harness & Speaker Extension Harness Install

In the B&O amplified system, the lines for the tweeters are located at the Front Audio Control Module. (ACM). The supplied t-harness has an 8-pin connector that will connect to the Speaker Extension Harness. This will allow you to run the tweeter lines to the amp rack to connect to the amp.

T-Harness Install

Using a panel tool, pry the trim around the radio to release the (8) clips and remove the trim.

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Remove the tray insert from the pocket above the radio screen.

Remove the center speaker grille cover using a panel tool.

With the panel removed you will see the center speaker. There are (2) 7mm screws.

Remove the (2) 7mm screws.

With the screws removed, using a panel tool, lift up on the panel by the radio and release the clips.

Disconnect the center channel speaker and remove the panel.

With the top panel removed you will see the ACM.

Remove the (4) 7mm bolts that are securing the bracket above the ACM

Remove (4) 7mm bolts that secure the ACM in the dash

Unplug the harness from the ACM and plug into the t-harness.

Connect the 15’ SPEAKER EXTENSION HARNESS (Fig A) to the 8-pin connector from the t-harness (Fig B). Route the harness down to the driver side kick panel and then to the amp rack that will be located on the back wall of the vehicle. (Fig C)

POWER KIT INSTALLATION

The amplifier kit includes a 4GA Red power wire that will run from the vehicle's battery to the cab's rear and the MANL fuse holder with a 100-amp MANL fuse.

Follow the steps below to route your amplifier wiring properly.

Open the hood and locate the battery.

The amp kit comes with a short piece of 4GA wire that connects from the fuse holder to the vehicle battery terminal. Install the 4GA power wire into the fuse holder.

Insert the 100 amp MANL fuse into the holder using a T-20 Torx and connect the longer piece of 4-gauge power wire to the fuse holder.

Secure the 4-gauge power wire and fuse holder using the provided zip ties. The 4GA will run down the back of the firewall (Fig. A), along the frame (Fig. B) to the grommet in the passenger side floorboard (Fig. C & Fig. D). Be sure to avoid areas with high heat exposure.

Remove the trim panels on the passenger side front and rear doors to allow the running of the power wire.

With the trim panels removed, pull back the carpet to expose the grommet in the front passenger floorboard. Remove the grommet and cut to allow the 4GA wire to pass through it.

You can support the wire under the vehicle with a zip tie.

With the 4GA wire now in the cab of the vehicle, run the power wire to the back wall of the vehicle to the location of the amp rack.

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AUDIO RACK ASSEMBLY

This kit includes a precut board and a set of determined mounting locations for the equipment. This board mounts all the audio equipment, including the power distribution block and the DSP on factory amplified systems. It is designed to mount with existing bolt locations in the vehicle.

Follow the steps below to install your audio equipment.

TIP: The installation of the product onto the board can be completed outside the vehicle.

Assemble the brackets to the amp rack.

(INSTALL OF BRACKETS)

Prepare the bottom hole of the left bracket to be used for the grounding point.

(PREP HOLE)

Using the supplied screws, mount the amplifiers in place. RCAs should be pointing up.

Using the supplied screws (smaller heads), mount the distribution block. The Vibe amplifiers are fused inside the amplifier case for added protection against short circuits.

Using the provided 8GA Red power wire, connect to the distribution block and to the respective amplifiers' +12V terminal

Distribution Block Screw T-20 Torx

Vibe Amplifier Screw 5/32 Allen

Using the provided 8GA Black ground wire, connect the ring terminals to the grounding point on the amp rack bracket.

Run the ground wire to the respective amplifiers and cut off unnecessary lengths of the wire.

Install the 8GA ground wire to the GND terminal of the amplifier.

[PHOTO OF COMPLETED AMP BOARD WITH BRACKETS]

AMPLIFIER SETTINGS

After wiring the amps, you can set the levels before installing the amp board into the vehicle. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to make the adjustments.

AMP 1:

X-OVER: FR (FULL RANGE)

HPF: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE until it stops

LPF: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE until it stops

GAIN: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE until it stops

INPUT MODE: Button should be OUT for 4-Channel Input

AMP 2:

X-OVER: FR (FULL RANGE)

HPF: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE until it stops

LPF: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE until it stops

GAIN: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE until it stops

INPUT MODE: Button should be OUT for 4-Channel Input

REAR DRIVER SEAT BACK RELEASE

The amp rack is designed to be installed behind the rear driver side passenger seat. These steps will explain how to gain access to the area to continue the install.

NOTE: The backrest latch is only accessible when the seat cushion is raised.

Raise the rear seat cushion.

While the seat is folded up, reach behind the seat to release the rear seat back latch.

This will allow the back portion of the seat to fold down and provide access to the rear wall of the truck.

AMP RACK INSTALLATION

With all the equipment mounted to the amp rack, you can move the amp rack to the truck to proceed with the installation of the SPEAKER WIRES.

Note:

The SPEAKER EXTENSION HARNESS is connected to the T-harness behind the radio. Follow the wire assignments on the tables below.

It's recommended to make the wire connections to the amp rack before mounting in the vehicle.

Connect the speaker wires from the SPEAKER EXTENSION HARNESS and the LD-VB-DSP-FDA2B2 harnesses to the respective amps based on the chart below.

Note: To avoid potential damage, you must properly connect your speaker wires to the correct channels of the Vibe amplifier. Damage caused by improper connection will not be covered under warranty.

Connect the REMOTE WIRE to Amp 1 and AMP 2.

Connect the RCAs to Amp 1 and Amp 2. The RCAs will plug directly into the DSP output port and are sized to fit perfectly into the amplifiers.

Connect the REMOTE OUT from the DSP harness to the REMOTE WIRE you installed on the amps.

To install the amp rack brackets, remove the (1) 18mm nut from the center seatbelt anchor point. (Fig A) and remove (1) 18mm nut from the seat frame by the door. (Fig B)

(PHOTO)

With the nuts removed, place the amp rack brackets over the studs and resecure the 18mm nuts

With the amp rack secured, install the 4GA power wire into the distribution block using a T-20 Torx

Install the 4GA power wire to the battery connection under the hood.

Verify all connections are secure and proceed to installing the subwoofer.

SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION

After connecting the speaker wires to the amplifier, the speaker wires must be connected to the terminal of the subwoofer.

Connect the RED and BLACK speaker wire to AMP 2 on CH3 + CH4 - BRIDGED

RED to CH3 + BLACK to CH4 -

Run the subwoofer speaker wire from the amp to under the driver side rear seat.

[PHOTO]

Place the enclosure under the seat and connect the speaker wires.

Remove the speaker terminal connector from the enclosure.

Strip the subwoofer speaker wire from the amp so that ¾” of copper wire is showing.

A jumper wire needs to be inserted into the terminal bridging VC1+ and VC2- (Fig A).

Connect the positive wire from the amp to VC2+ (Fig B).

Connect the negative wire from the amp to VC1- (Fig B).

Insert the wired terminal connector into the terminal on the subwoofer enclosure.

AXXESS DSP SETUP

Once the installation of the audio system is completed, loading a vehicle-specific tune can begin. Proper setup ensures the amplifier is installed correctly, allowing optimal audio performance.

The instructions below will guide you through the step-by-step process of connecting the amplifier to the software to load the vehicle-specific tune.

Once the inputs, outputs, and power harness are correctly connected, the final step in the setup process is connecting the software to the amplifier's processor.

In order to complete your installation you must download the AXXESS AX-DSP App and your vehicle specific tune.

Follow the instructions below to complete this important step.

Tip: We recommend plugging in the Axxess DSP to a Windows PC with the Axxess Updater Program installed to confirm the current firmware version of the DSP software.

Note: The loading of the downloaded tune to the Axxess DSP can only be completed with an Android device at this time.

Download the tune file for the Axxess DSP to the desktop on a Windows PC

[TUNE FILE DOWNLOAD]

NOTE

This tune includes preset settings features like time alignment, crossovers settings, and equalizer adjustments. These settings allow a personalized audio experience in your vehicle.

Tune File Transfer

Connect your Android tablet to the Windows PC with the tune file. Your tablet

Should show in the device menu.

With the tablet connected open the INTERNAL STORAGE folder of the tablet.

Open the DOCUMENTS folder.

Android 9.0-10

Drag the downloaded tune file from your desktop into the AX-DSP XL folder

Android 11.0 & Up

Drag the downloaded tune file from your desktop into the IMPORT folder.

When the transfer is complete, disconnect the tablet from the Windows PC.

LOADING THE DSP

Connect to the DSP

To log into the DSP, the audio system should be turned on. Turn the radio volume down until the programming of the DSP is complete

Open the Axxess AX-DSP-XL app on your Android device.

When the Home Page loads, click on BLUETOOH CONNECTION

When the BLUETOOTH CONNECTION page loads, click on SCAN to find your DSP

Click on your DSP in Available Devices to connect.

Loading Tune to DSP

Android 9.0 -10

When the DSP connects to the tablet, click on CONFIGURATION

On the Configuration page, click on RECALL CONFIG

The will open to a list of available saved files on the device. Click on the file that you downloaded and transferred to the tablet.

The DSP will load all the settings in the file you selected.

Android 11.0 & Up

On the Configuration page, click on IMPORT CONFIG

The will open to a list of available saved files on the device. Click on the file that you downloaded and transferred to the tablet. Click on the tune file you downloaded to the tablet

The tune will be brought into the DSP software to load onto the Axxess DSP

On the Configuration page, click on RECALL CONFIG

The DSP will load all the settings in the file you selected.

Once the loading is complete, the DSP will be ready to go. The settings include the setup of all crossovers (Fig A) and the time alignment (Fig B) for the specific vehicle you are installing the DSP into.

Once you confirm that the tune has loaded, you need to LOCK DOWN the settings. Click on the CONFIGURATION tab and then the LOCKDOWN.This will finalize the install of the settings to the DSP.

NOTE

This Vibe Audio Kit was tuned on an RTA by a professional audio engineer.

WARNING

Metra DOES NOT recommend adjusting any of the preset settings in the programmed DSP tune.

Any changes made could affect the audio quality of the system or could cause damage to the system.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

Turn the vehicle ignition on. Make sure your volume is low. You should hear sound.

Select the fade and balance options on the radio. The system should fade and balance as normal.

Fade to FRONT and REAR.

Balance LEFT and RIGHT.

Turn the ignition off, exit the vehicle, and make sure all doors and the hood are shut.

Lock the vehicle with the key fob and let it sit for 10 minutes. (The key fob should be 15+ feet from the vehicle.)

After 10 minutes, unlock the vehicle, start it, and ensure the audio is playing.

REASSEMBLY

After a successful testing of the system, you can reassemble any remaining areas of the vehicle that need reassembly.

Technical Support

TIP If you encounter any difficulties during installation please carefully review the instructions and ensure that the installation was performed exactly as instructed.

Our dedicated team is here to provide you with expert assistance and guidance. Whether you're troubleshooting an installation, seeking product information, or looking for technical advice, we're committed to ensuring your experience with Metra Electronics products is seamless and satisfying.

WARNING Before contacting Metra Technical Support, ensure the vehicle is in a ready state to perform troubleshooting steps.

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• Vehicle Applications
• → Ford F-150 Double Cab
• → Installation Time
• Introduction
• → Parts List
• → Required Tools
• A-Pillar Tweeters Installation
• A-Pillar Removal
• Tweeter Installation
• FRONT DOORS
• Front Door Panel Removal
• Speaker Removal
• Front Door Speaker Preparation
• NOTE: there is an opening in the speaker adapter that allows the passing of the speaker harness, since the connection happens outside the speaker when mounted to the door.
• Front Speaker Installation
• REAR DOORS
• Rear Door Panel Removal
• Rear Door Speaker Removal
• Rear Door Speaker Preparation
• Rear Door Speaker Installation
• T-Harness & Speaker Extension Harness Install
• T-Harness Install
• POWER KIT INSTALLATION
• AUDIO RACK ASSEMBLY
• TIP: The installation of the product onto the board can be completed outside the vehicle.
• AMPLIFIER SETTINGS
• REAR DRIVER SEAT BACK RELEASE
• NOTE: The backrest latch is only accessible when the seat cushion is raised.
• AMP RACK INSTALLATION
• Note: To avoid potential damage, you must properly connect your speaker wires to the correct channels of the Vibe amplifier. Damage caused by improper connection will not be covered under warranty.
• SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION
• AXXESS DSP SETUP
• Tip: We recommend plugging in the Axxess DSP to a Windows PC with the Axxess Updater Program installed to confirm the current firmware version of the DSP software.
• Note: The loading of the downloaded tune to the Axxess DSP can only be completed with an Android device at this time.
• NOTE
• Tune File Transfer
• Android 9.0-10
• Android 11.0 & Up
• LOADING THE DSP
• Connect to the DSP
• Loading Tune to DSP
• Android 9.0 -10
• Android 11.0 & Up
• NOTE
• This Vibe Audio Kit was tuned on an RTA by a professional audio engineer.
• TESTING THE SYSTEM
• REASSEMBLY
• Technical Support
• Contact
• Hours (EST)