Left Front Bass Speaker -R21- /Right Front Bass Speaker -R23-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Deactivate drive ready mode and switch off all electrical equipment.

-- Place the vehicle keys and other driving authorization systems outside of the passenger compartment in order to prevent the vehicle from unintentionally starting.

-- Remove the left front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connector -2-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying drilling fragments.

Drilling chips can get into the eyes when drilling out the rivet.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Drill out the pop rivets -3-.

-- Remove the speaker -1-.

CAUTION:

Corrosion damage and paint damage due to drilling fragments.

- Remove all drilling fragments out of the door.

- Immediately repair paint damages.