Removal (from 07/2011)

AUDIO / VIDEO: QUARTER TRIM SPEAKER (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the RH side.

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Split Seat Type RH Side)

Removal (from 07/2011)

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Split Seat Type LH Side)

Removal (from 07/2011)

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)

Removal (from 07/2011)

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal (from 07/2011)

5. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP Removal (from 07/2011)

6. SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

7. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

8. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Drill out the 3 rivet heads using a drill with a bit diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), and remove the rear speaker assembly from the quarter panel.





(c) Operate the drill around the rivet head circumference and cut out the flange.

CAUTION:
Be careful. The cut rivet is very hot.

NOTICE:
Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill the rivet head straight out.

(d) After drilling out the flange, continue drilling to push out the shards on the drill.

(e) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the quarter panel.