CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG
REMOVE REAR ARMREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP WITH REAR DOOR NO. 2 VENT SEAL
REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 5 mm (0.197 in.), drill out the 3 rivet heads.
Note
Do not touch the speaker cone.
Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and rivet installation hole. Line up the drill with the rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
Be careful as the drilled rivet will be very hot.
Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.
Disengage the 2 guides to remove the rear speaker assembly.