Rear Door Speaker -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is 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 (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR1006X.html).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR3009X.html).
3. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE |
Remove the screw and door pull handle.
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4. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (w/ Power Window) |
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and 2 claws.
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Disconnect the connector and remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window) |
Insert a clip remover between the plate and trim board.
- HINT:
- Tape the clip remover tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Turn the handle clockwise to remove the snap ring, rear door window regulator handle and plate.
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the clip and screw.
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Detach the 9 clips and remove the rear door trim board.
7. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the connector.
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Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 4 mm (0.157 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- 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.)
Lightly press the drill against the 3 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets and remove the rear speaker assembly.
- CAUTION:
- Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.
- NOTICE:
- 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.
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.