CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the RH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH
REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window)
REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER (w/o Power Window)
REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER (w/ Power Window)
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Drill out the 3 rivet heads using a drill with a bit diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), and remove the rear speaker assembly from the rear door panel.
Operate the drill around the rivet head circumference and cut out the flange.
CAUTION:
Be careful. The cut rivet is very hot.
Note
Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill the rivet head straight out.
After drilling out the flange, continue drilling to push out the shards on the drill.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.