Pillar Speaker (For Hatchback) Removal

Disengage the front pillar garnish clip and the clip.

HINT:

The front pillar garnish clip should remain between the front pillar garnish and the pillar.

Using needle nose pliers, turn the front pillar garnish clip 90° and disengage it from the front pillar garnish.

NOTICE:

1. As a pillar garnish clip is reusable, do not remove it from the pillar as long as it is not damaged.
   
2. Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.
   

HINT:

Tape the needle-nosed pliers tip before use.

Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.

for 6 speakers:

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

1. Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.

for 6 speakers:

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

Disengage the 3 claws and remove the speaker.