FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


    1. A01J5X9

      Detach the 2 clips and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

  4. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J6L6

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw and speaker.

  5. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE


    1. A01J3V5

      Remove the screw and door pull handle.

  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL


    1. A01J46B

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J6S3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clip
      *2 Screw

      Remove the clip and screw.

    2. Detach the 8 clips and remove the front door trim board.

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J4IFE01

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    3. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 4 mm (0.157 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going to deep.

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 4 mm (0.157 in.)

    4. Lightly press the drill against the 3 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets and remove the front No. 1 speaker assembly.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

    5. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.

    6. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.