Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Equalizer, Service Install

Up to Model Year 1989:

The equalizer is installed in the centre console instead of the parcel shelf.

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Remove parcel shelf from centre console.

To do this, release two upper retaining lugs and lift parcel shelf out of lower retainer.

On vehicles with catalytic converter, press out parcel shelf from upper centre console.

Insert equalizer in frame, screw in from side and connect electrically according to circuit diagram.

1     Ground connection

2     Positive connection to fuse box

3     Positive connection to radio terminal, switched +

4     4 loudspeaker connections

5     Connection (red) to radio for front left loudspeaker

6     Connection to radio for front right loudspeaker

Equalizer Circuit Diagram

1     Radio

2     Positive lead (switched)

3     Ground lead

4     Permanent positive lead

5     Loudspeaker connection, "green", rear left

6     Loudspeaker connection, "red", front left

7     Loudspeaker connection, "colourless", front right

8     Loudspeaker connection, "white", rear right

9     Rear of equalizer

10   Loudspeaker connection, "red"

11   Loudspeaker connection, "colourless"

12   Loudspeaker connection, front left

13   Loudspeaker connection, front right

Connect positive lead to fuse box terminal "30".

To do this, install adapter sleeve.

Screw ground lead to steering column support with self-tapping screw and toothed lock washer.

Install bracket in vehicles with catalytic converter bracket.

To do this, remove self-tapping screw from centre console.

Insert bracket and screw down firmly.

Insert lower part of equalizer frame in console and push upper part into catches.

Illus. C 1848 shows version on vehicles with catalytic converter.