Removing the speaker in the headlining

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS PARTIALLY .
• Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISORS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
• Refer to REMOVING ALL GRAB HANDLES .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
• Refer to LOWERING ROOFLINER .

Removing the speaker trim at the headlining 

• Unlock the locks (1) in arrow direction.
  NOTE: It may not be possible to remove the speaker trim without damaging it, in which case it must be replaced.

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• Fix the yellow plastic adhesive tape (1) onto the headlining (2).
• Lever out the speaker trim (3) with the special tool 2 298 504 as shown and remove it.

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• If necessary, remove the adhesive beads on the locks (1) with a suitable tool.
• Disengage the locks (1) on the holder (2) for the speaker.
• Open insulation (3).
• Unlock and disconnect connector (4).

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• Remove the speaker (1) from the holder (2) in the headlining (3).

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