84 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free system speaker

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

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

Unlock latch mechanisms (2) and remove speaker (3) from bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Latche Mechanisms, Speaker And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged.

Guide lugs of bracket must be seated in grooves of speaker (3).

Speaker (3) must snap audibly into place in bracket.