Removal (from 07/2011)

AUDIO / VIDEO: FRONT DOOR 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 FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window) Disassembly (from 07/2011)

2. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER (w/ Power Window) Disassembly (from 07/2011)

3. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER (w/o Power Window) Disassembly (from 07/2011)

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 5 Door) Disassembly (from 07/2011)

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 3 Door) Disassembly (from 07/2011)

6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 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 front No. 1 speaker assembly from the front door 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 door.