Instrument Panel Speaker -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION |
- NOTICE:
- 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 |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
3. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY |
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Put protective tape around the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.
Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover A, detach the 8 clips and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.
4. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.
- NOTICE:
- Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.
5. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both assist grip sub-assemblies.
Detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
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Remove the 2 bolts.
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.
6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH |
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Detach the clip 3 guides, and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
w/ Speaker:
Disconnect the speaker connector and then remove the front pillar garnish.
Protect the curtain shield airbag.
Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive 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.
Text in Illustration *a Adhesive Tape *b Protective Cover *c Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH
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7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover A, detach the 3 claws and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.
- NOTICE:
- Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.