65 12 051 Removing and installing/replacing central bass speaker on driver's/passenger's side (under front seat)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

Removal:

Release screws (1).

Remove cover of bass speaker (2).

Fig 1: Locating Bass Speaker Cover Screws

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Fold up the carpet (1) as shown.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection Of Bass Speaker

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Fold up carpet (1) slightly and release nuts (2) underneath.

Feed out bass speaker (3).

Fig 3: Locating Central Bass Speaker Nuts

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Installation:

Feed in bass speaker (3).

Fold up carpet (1) slightly and tighten nuts (2) underneath.

Fig 4: Bass Speaker Nuts Location

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Fold up the carpet (1) as shown.

Connect plug connection (2) and lock.

Fig 5: Folding Bass Speaker Carpet

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Position bass speaker cover (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 6: Bass Speaker Cover Screws

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