Start with what is installed
Factory System Overview
The six-speaker base system uses a CD/MP3 receiver and AUX input. Higher packages add changer, Bluetooth, satellite radio, USB, rear entertainment, navigation, camera, and a nine-speaker premium arrangement. Touchscreen offerings changed during the run, including a 2011 option and standard equipment on the 2012 S. Inventory the actual van’s entertainment and amplifier features before choosing an integration interface.
Inspect before ordering
Record the model year, factory audio package and any previous modifications. Listen to every channel and note faults before taking the vehicle apart. A working baseline makes the final checks meaningful.
Guide coverage
Limited to 2009–2013 Routan audio research. This guide does not transfer Chrysler dashboard instructions indiscriminately. Keep factory dash and pillar speakers where no verified replacement solution exists.
Planning guide, not a fitment guarantee. Match wiring, impedance, adapters and removal procedures to the actual vehicle. Photos show selected configurations, not every trim or a complete removal sequence.
Radio Upgrade
The receiver surround releases from four clips, followed by four Phillips radio screws. A standard single-DIN unit uses a compatible bracket and wiring adapter.
Connections and clearance
Make secure insulated connections and leave service length without trapping cables. Check mounting stability, vents, switches and display clearance. A plug that fits physically does not prove amplifier or vehicle-function compatibility.
Test the complete system
Verify reception, source playback, balance, fade and any retained steering-wheel controls. Restore all required dash connections before powering the vehicle for a test, following vehicle safety procedures.
Radio access and integration
The receiver surround releases from four clips, followed by four Phillips radio screws. A standard single-DIN unit uses a compatible bracket and wiring adapter. The source’s double-DIN installation requires cutting away a metal dash support with a hacksaw; this is a permanent modification, not a universal drop-in conversion. Verify the chosen receiver and kit before cutting, and use a professional if the work exceeds your experience. A suitable integration adapter is strongly recommended to retain applicable steering-wheel controls, entertainment-system functions, factory amplification, and uConnect. Retention depends on the installed options and interface, not on the Routan badge alone.
Before disassembly
Use the instructions for the exact vehicle and selected installation kit. Support removed trim and the receiver, retain fasteners by location, and stop if the wiring or dashboard differs from the documented configuration.
Shop Speaker Sizes
Browse verified collection categories, then confirm the actual installation requirements. These are not vehicle-specific fitment guarantees.
Front doors
Browse by size; verify depth, mounting and electrical compatibility.Dash corners
Browse by size; verify depth, mounting and electrical compatibility.Speaker Upgrades
Check each mounting location separately. Nominal diameter alone does not establish depth, grille clearance, impedance or a suitable signal from the factory amplifier.
Front doors
Factory: 6×9-inch
Replacement planning: Fit-checked 6×9-inch, 5¼-inch, 6½-inch
Larger replacements can need cavity modifications; smaller sizes require brackets.
Electrical note: Base 4-ohm; premium 2-ohm
Dash corners
Factory: Shallow 3½-inch-class opening
Replacement planning: Custom-mounted tweeter
Most aftermarket 3½-inch speakers are too deep; measure before choosing any alternative.
Electrical note: Verify exact driver
Center dash, premium
Factory: 3½-inch bolt pattern
Source finds insufficient room for an aftermarket speaker; bolt pattern is not proof of fit.
Electrical note: Verify exact driver
Rear side panels
Factory: 6×9-inch
Replacement planning: 6×9-inch, 5¼-inch, 6½-inch
Smaller speakers require mounting brackets.
Electrical note: Verify system load
Rear pillars, premium
Factory: 2½-inch tweeter
Extensive trim access and fabricated mounting; source recommends retaining the originals.
Electrical note: Verify exact driver
Rear side-panel subwoofer, premium
Factory: 8-inch
Replacement planning: Fit-checked 8-inch subwoofer
New mounting holes and a suitable replacement amplifier are recommended.
Electrical note: Verify driver and amplifier match
Access and mounting
Front speaker access requires door-panel removal with care around trim surfaces and clips. If retaining the premium amplifier, account for its low-impedance speakers; a higher-impedance replacement can noticeably reduce output. Do not substitute a generic 3½-inch dash speaker just because its mounting holes appear close. The shallow center location has no verified direct replacement in this source, and the rear-pillar tweeters are a poor first project because access and mounting are both complicated. At every replaced location, verify bracket security, wiring polarity, and nearby trim clearance before final assembly.
Test before closing
Confirm polarity and each channel at a moderate level. Check window travel, latch operation and wiring clearance. Replace damaged clips and secure every panel without pinching its harness.
Tools
Panel tool; Phillips screwdriver; Small flat-blade screwdriver; T20 driver; 10mm socket; Drill with ⅛-inch bit; Hacksaw only for verified double-DIN modification
Electrical and restraint safety
Follow the vehicle battery-disconnection and restraint-system precautions. Do not probe airbag wiring. Keep the ignition off during connection work and protect exposed conductors.
Before cutting or drilling
Inspect both sides for wiring, glass, fuel lines and safety components. Stop if clearance cannot be verified. Protect cut edges, wear eye protection and restore seat and restraint hardware correctly.
Bass and Amplifier
The premium subwoofer is reached through the rear side trim. An aftermarket 8-inch model can fit beneath the factory grille after redrilling mounting holes, subject to exact depth and enclosure checks. The source recommends adding a suitable amplifier rather than assuming the factory unit will adequately power the replacement. The original amplifier is behind the left rear quarter panel below the rear speaker; enclosure and amplifier fasteners include 10mm hardware. A separate enclosure or compact powered sub is another option, but no universal cargo or under-seat dimensions are supplied. Preserve seat operation and secure any enclosure.
Power and protection
Size cable, fusing and grounding for the equipment and run length. Protect the power cable close to its source, following the wiring system requirements. Route cables clear of sharp edges and moving hardware.
Final tuning
Start with conservative gain and crossover settings. Listen for distortion, rattles and missing channels. Check heat, charging-system behavior and unwanted key-off operation before considering the installation finished.
Installation Checklist
Work through the system in stages. Test before replacing trim, then repeat the checks after everything is secured.
- Record the exact vehicle year and audio package.
- Choose whether to retain or bypass the factory amplifier.
- Confirm radio kit, interface and antenna requirements.
- Measure speaker depth, opening and grille clearance.
- Plan safe wire routes, protection and equipment mounting.
- Gather tools and follow the vehicle's safety procedures.
- Label, connect, insulate and secure the wiring.
- Test every speaker channel at a moderate level.
- Check radio sources, phone audio and vehicle controls.
- Set gain and crossovers without audible distortion.
- Secure all trim, seats and safety-related hardware correctly.
- Recheck for rattles, heat and unwanted key-off operation.
Keep a record. Save the equipment models, interface instructions, wiring changes and tuning settings. Clear notes make future service easier and help another installer understand what has changed.
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