Front Speaker Install in '99 SW2

[jthomas]

I bought some aftermarket speakers for my SW2 and have seen some
conflicting advice on how to remove the grill. It looks like the grill
should be removed by unsnapping the panel that also forms the pocket on
the door (looks to be secured with 1 Phillips screw). However, when I
tried this I think I broke one of the little clips that holds this
panel to the main door panel, so I thought I'd stop and ask for advice.


Does this smaller panel come off, or is it necessary to remove the
entire door panel?

Thanks!

 

[Matthew Fries]

I'm willing to bet that your 99 SW2 has the same doors as my 97 SC2.
If that's true, remove the entire inside panel. Don't worry, it comes
off pretty easy.

1. remove the "sail" panel (the triangle piece near the mirror)

2. Remove the screw that was hidden by the sail panel.

3. Remove 2 screws below door pull handle (where you grab the door to
pull it shut from inside, not where you pull to release the latch to
open it).

4. Remove 1 screw from door release assembly. Slide the assembly
towards the front of the door to release it. Pull assembly out enough
to rotate 2 clips on linkage rods and disconnect the rods.

5. Disconnect power lock wiring harness.

6. If you have manual windows, remove the crank. It's held on with a C
clip behind the crank.

7. There is a plastic pin on the trailing edge of the doorholding the
panel on. Remove the pin.

8. Lift the inner door panel up, and disconnect any electrical
connectors.

You should now have access to the Speaker well.

I replaced my speakers about 3 years ago, but as I recall, the speaker
panel that you were describing was a ruse. It's all glued together or
one plastic piece or something.

I bought some aftermarket speakers for my SW2 and have seen some
conflicting advice on how to remove the grill. It looks like the grill
should be removed by unsnapping the panel that also forms the pocket on
the door (looks to be secured with 1 Phillips screw). However, when I
tried this I think I broke one of the little clips that holds this
panel to the main door panel, so I thought I'd stop and ask for advice.


Does this smaller panel come off, or is it necessary to remove the
entire door panel?

Thanks!

Thanks.


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