65... Removing and installing central bass speaker on passenger's side

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Remove combox holder or USB hub holder, if necessary. See REMOVING COMBOBOX or REMOVING USB HUB .

Release screws.

Remove trim (1) upwards.

If necessary, remove the breakdown set (2).

Fig 1: Locating Central Bass Speaker Trim Screws And Breakdown Set (Passenger Side)

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Cut open carpet (1) at the marked line (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Carpet And Marked Line

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Feed out the carpet (1) at the air duct (2).

Installation note:

The carpet (1) must be correctly laid at the area of the air duct (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Carpet And Air Duct

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Fold up the carpet (1) as shown.

Release screws at marked points.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Feed out central bass speaker (3) upwards.

Fig 4: Identifying Central Bass Speaker, Plug Connection, Carpet And Screws

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