65 13 080 Removing and installing/replacing speaker (tweeter in rear side trim panel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear side trim panel . See 51 43 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL UPPER SECTION and 51 43 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER SIDE TRIM SECTION .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release plastic nut (2) in counterclockwise direction and feed out speaker towards front.

Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing (3).

Do not place plastic nut (2) on thread at a skewed angle.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable With Plastic Nut

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Installation:

Make sure speaker (2) is correctly seated in door trim panel.

Door trim panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel

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