51 42 018 Replacing speaker frame on rear left or right door trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear door trim panel. Refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Detach plastic welded joints (1) and remove speaker frame (2).

Fig 1: Removing Speaker Frame

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Installation:

Foam ring (3) must not be damaged.

NOTE: Foam ring (3) is only fitted with Top hi-fi system. Trim is closed without Top hi-fi system.

Installation:

Guide (1) on plastic pin (2) is at top.

Shorten all plastic pins (2) down to measurement (A).

Install speaker frame (3) and mount with repair screws.

Fig 2: Installing Speaker Frame

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Tightening torque 51 42 3AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

A= 4.6_-0.2ace; mm