65 13 065 Removing and installing/replacing front speaker carrier (instrument panel)

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Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from catches and remove towards top.

Fig 1: Opening Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 317) From Catches

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Installation:

Retainers (1) on speaker trim (2) must be correctly seated on associated lugs and must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers On Speaker Trim

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Release screws (1).

Remove speaker carrier (2) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 3: Identifying Speaker Carrier With Mounting Screws

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Replacement

Remove midrange speaker (1)

Fig 4: Identifying Mid Range Speaker
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