Front Door Speaker: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH sides.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
- REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the 3 rivet heads and remove the speaker.NOTE:
- Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
- Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
- Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 screws and speaker.