51 43 050 Removing and installing/replacing grille for speaker (in rear side trim panel)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear side trim panel. Refer to 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Unlock catches (2).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Side Trim Panel Retaining Screws

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Remove grill (1) from side trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Removing Grill From Side Trim Panel

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