P652 (serv.man9) - JBL Car Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 2

ABOUT THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation of automotive stereo
components can require extensive
experience with a variety of
mechanical and electrical proce-
dures. Although these instructions
explain how to install Power Series
multielement speakers in a general
sense, they do not show the exact
installation methods for your
particular vehicle. If you do not feel
you have the experience, do not
attempt the installation yourself,
but instead ask your authorized JBL
car audio dealer about professional
installation options.

LOUD MUSIC AND
HEARING
Playing loud music in an automo-
bile can hinder your ability to hear
traffic as well as permanently dam-
age your hearing. The maximum
volume levels achievable with JBL
speakers, combined with high
power amplification, may exceed
safe levels for extended listening.
We recommend using low volume
levels when driving. JBL accepts
no liability for hearing loss, bodily
injury, or property damage as a
result of use or misuse of this
product.

REAR DECK 
PRECAUTION
In some cars, fuel tanks may be 
located directly beneath the rear
deck. Before installation, make
sure there is adequate speaker
basket clearance before consider-
ing this location!

ABOUT THE
CROSSOVER
Except for the P6452, each Power
Series multielement speaker
includes an outboard crossover for
in-line connection to an amplifier
which is required for proper opera-
tion (see Figure 7 on the next page).
The attached crossover wires are
keyed and color-coded to aid in
correct polarity connections. Do
not omit the crossover or substitute
another one – doing so will
damage the speaker. 

INSTALLATION TIPS
• Always wear protective eyewear

when using any tools.

• Turn off all audio components

and other electrical devices
before you start. Disconnect the
(–) negative lead from your
vehicle’s battery.

• Keep speakers in their package

until final installation. When
moving a speaker, always rest it
with the cone or dome facing up.
Never use force to install any
speaker.

• Check clearances on both sides

of a planned mounting surface
before drilling any holes or
installing any screws. Remember
that the screws can extend
behind the surface.

• At the installation sites, locate 

and make a note of all fuel lines,
hydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines
and electrical wiring. Use extreme
caution when cutting or drilling in
and around these areas.

• Before drilling or cutting holes,

use a utility knife to remove
unwanted fabric or vinyl, to keep
material from snagging in a drill
bit or saw.

• For door installations, check the

clearance with the windows
throughout the range of the
window’s travel, and verify that a
mounted speaker will not
interfere with the window crank
or power window mechanism. 

• If mounting speakers elsewhere,

check for clearance around rear
deck torsion bars, glove box or
other structural elements.

• Do not mount speakers where

they will get wet.

Figure 1. Mounting the P452, P552, P652, P6552 or P953 using the 
supplied grille. 

Figure 2. Modifying the P452 to be installed in locations requiring fewer than
four mounting “ears.”

Rotate tweeter so it is angled toward the
listener using the UniPivot

™ 

(patent no. 6,002,780)

feature on the P552, P652, P6552 and P8652.