6512050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right central bass speaker (under front seat)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
If necessary, remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM)

Release screws (1).

Remove central bass speaker trim (2) from floor trim (3).

Fold back floor panel (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Central Bass Speaker Trim And Floor Trim

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NOTE: Floor panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Feed out central bass speaker (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Central Bass Speaker In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Make sure seal (3) and rubber damper (4) are correctly seated on central bass speaker (1).

Insert central bass speaker (1) with guides (2) exactly in frame side member.

Fig 3: Identifying Central Bass Speaker, Guides, Seal And Rubber Damper

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