How to Wire Rear Speakers in a Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger regular and extended cab models come equipped with factory-installed rear speakers. If you want to replace these speakers with aftermarket speakers so you can enjoy better sound, you'll need to replace and wire the new speakers into the rear openings. By going step-by-step, following some simple instructions, you'll have the new speakers wired into your Ranger quickly and easily.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

1. Unscrew the four Phillips screws that hold the speaker grilles in place by turning the screws counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the grilles when the screws are loose.

2. Unscrew the four 7/32-inch screws holding each of the speakers in place and remove the speakers.

3. Unplug the factory wiring harnesses connected to the factory speakers.

4. Cut off the factory connectors as close to the plugs as possible with a pair of wire cutters.

5. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from each wire and crimp on quick-slide connectors.

6. Slide the quick-slide connectors onto the terminals of your new speakers and install them into the speaker openings by reversing the removal steps.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the speakers before you tighten down the screws and replace the grilles.

References

• Car Stereo Cookbook; Mark Rumreich; 2005

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish