Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Remove Rear Deck Speakers







Many cars, particularly larger sedans, have rear deck speakers. Replacing these speakers can do a lot to improve the sound system in your car. Just as there are many models of cars, manufacturers choose to mount these speakers in many different ways. There are three common ways to remove the rear deck speakers from your car.








Instructions


1. Open the trunk of your car. Many rear deck speakers are removed from underneath the rear deck, so check this first. Crawl into the trunk and look at the speakers from below. You'll see a wiring plug connected to the speakers. Remove this by un-clipping it. Then look for a set of clips holding the speaker in. This is a common way to mount the speakers. If you see clips on either side of the speakers, pry them out gently with a screwdriver and drop the speaker down and out of the mount.


2. Look for screws or bolts securing the speakers in place from underneath the rear deck. There will usually be 4, one at each corner. Unscrew the screws with a screwdriver, or take off the bolts with a wrench -- a socket set is best in these close quarters. When the screws or bolts are removed, drop the speakers down and take it out of the trunk.


3. Go into the back seat of your car and look at the rear deck. Examine the rear deck for speaker covers or grills that are slightly larger than the speakers themselves. Using a panel tool or putty knife, gently pry up the grilles until they pop off. This will reveal the speaker, which is usually held in place with screws or bolts. Undo the screws or bolts and pull the speaker out, then un-clip the wiring plugs connected to the speaker. Remove the speakers from the car.

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