[stealthmode20]

This is to stop all the questions since the site seems to be growing more and more and the question is frequently asked:
How do I put 6x9's in my first gen.

6x9's were factory on 93 and 94 GLE trim level Altimas with the factory Bose system.

All first gen altimas have the mounting holes for them.

The GLE has a different back deck, and 2 plastic trim pieces that fit over the factory 6.5 holes on which the 6x9's are bolted to.

If you want 6x9's you need to find a junk GLE, or go to the Nissan dealer and go to the parts department to see if you can get them.

Installation is the same as regular 6.5's

Remove the 2 bolts holding the bottom seat cushion in.

lift the flap connecting to the arm rest there are 2 bolts under it along with 2 bolt holding the back seat cushion on.

remove the seat back

the rear deck pops off, you can either push the plastic tabs from underneath or just pull from the top.

Then just unbolt/unscrew the speakers and add the trim ring and 6x9's.

Any questions just reply to this sticky as I will check it periodically.
Until this thread becomes part of FAQ
Thanks
stealthmode20

 

[DeRaNgEd]

You rock!

 

[stealthmode20]

You rock!

Lmao

Sorry De I had to steal the pic

 

[BoriquaRacer]

SO tha 6x9's jus sit on top of tha trim rings, and theres no cutting involved in this ?

 

[stealthmode20]

SO tha 6x9's jus sit on top of tha trim rings, and theres no cutting involved in this ?

No cutting IF your 6x9's dont have to big of a magnet/frame. The GLE I once did at the shop I work at in VA had to be cut a little on each side so the magnet/frame would fit through the 6.5 hole, but cutting will be minimal if at all.

 

[Neegra]

also...6 1/2s fit in the doors easily

 

[BoriquaRacer]

SO i can take my 6.5 and stick them in tha doors ? How so ?

 

[stealthmode20]

SO i can take my 6.5 and stick them in tha doors ? How so ?

Simple, the bolt holes are the same, they will bolt directly into the 6.5 holes, but the plastic trim behind the speaker will need to be cut down a little, a dremel tool will work well for this.

 

[BoriquaRacer]

Thanx bro

 

[BoriquaRacer]

Ok, with having tha 6x9's in tha rear and sitting on tha trim rings, woudl i have to get a new back piece that sits over tha speakers ?

 

[stealthmode20]

Thanx bro

N E TYME, Have you been workin on the MB meet at all, cuae i just finalized the STL meet in upper midwest


And yeah you need a new back deck, or put the grills that come with the speaker on it

 

[BoriquaRacer]

Na , i havent , i been slammed wit writtin papers for my Eng. class.
Ima start soon, i gotta make a couple of phone calls ta my boys to make sure they wanna go, and start thinkin of places to stay.

If i cut holes out big enough so tha speaker fits in there, would that work too ?

 

[stealthmode20]

If i cut holes out big enough so tha speaker fits in there, would that work too ?

It will work, but more than likely your 6x9 magnets will be hitting the torsion bars in which case you will need some kind of spacer anyway

 

[BoriquaRacer]

I meant cutting tha holes bigger on that back lid that comes off, if i cut tha hole bigger would it fit or no ?

 

[stealthmode20]

I meant cutting tha holes bigger on that back lid that comes off, if i cut tha hole bigger would it fit or no ?

Yeah you can make that work, just take your time, or you will be going to the junk yard

 

[stealthmode20]

Ok, with having tha 6x9's in tha rear and sitting on tha trim rings, woudl i have to get a new back piece that sits over tha speakers ?

I'd suggest it, then it looks factory, nobody thinkin hey speakers, im takin em

 

[daaltima24]

Which 6x9's did u use.

 

[stealthmode20]

Which 6x9's did u use.

Almost any can be used but depending on the basket/magnet structure the metal still may need to be trimmed some.

 

[daaltima24]

Ok so im going to the dealer and I ask for 2 trim pieces from the 6x9's from a 93-94 GLE??

 

[stealthmode20]

Ok so im going to the dealer and I ask for 2 trim pieces from the 6x9's from a 93-94 GLE??

Yes or go to the junk yard.