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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [12/2012 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2016 - ]

  2. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2012 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2016 - ]

  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2012 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2016 - ]

  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2012 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2016 - ]

  5. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:

    Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

    1. Disconnect the connector.
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      *A w/o Woofer *B w/ Woofer
    2. Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.
    3. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 4 mm (0.157 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Tape the 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going to deep.

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 4 mm (0.157 in.)
    4. Lightly press the drill against the 3 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets and remove the rear speaker assembly.
      WARNING:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      NOTE:
      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.
    5. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
    6. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.