Replacing the speaker cover on the side trim panel

Precondition 

• Convertible top is open.

  Convertible top flap is in open position.

  Wind deflector is removed.

  Rear seat backrest is folded.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR OUTER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TWEETER IN THE REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING MID-RANGE SPEAKER AT THE REAR OF THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .

• Drill out and/or grind down the spot-welds (arrows).
• Feed out the speaker cover (1) and remove.

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• Remove the welding residue on the side trim panel with a scalpel.
• Replace the speaker trim (1).

  Parts:  Speaker trim

• Install speaker trim (1).
• Secure all welding pins (arrows) using the lock washers (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE TWEETER IN THE SIDE TRIM PANEL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING MID-RANGE SPEAKER AT THE REAR OF THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE REAR OUTER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .