84 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free system speaker (emergency loudspeaker)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism  . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) , 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (US ONLY) or 51 45 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM, BOTTOM RIGHT .

Disconnect connector (1).

If necessary, loosen cable straps from latch mechanisms (2).

Unlock latch mechanisms (2).

Remove speaker (3) from bracket.

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Catches And Speaker

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Guide lugs of the bracket must be positioned in the corresponding grooves of the speaker (3).

Speaker (3) must audibly engage in the bracket.