Mid-range Speaker Repair DIY (thanks Zgone)
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Mid-range Speaker Repair DIY (thanks Zgone)
With ZGone's speaker repair post in the audio section and darnott10's coaching (thanks for the supplies, really appreciate it), I finally repaired my busted mid-range speaker # 2. Am surprised that the door speaker # 3 was not in a bad shape as most of you have complained about. The speaker was intact, no tear. Speaker # 1, Tweeter was ok, too.
Yes I broke the 2 clips. But had 2 replacement clips ready. Other than the broken clips, it was a 2.5 (1 easy...3 medium...5 hard).
One very important step is to be able to remove the switch panel without breaking the end. As long as you push on the clip and do it slow, you're good.
DIY pics to follow.
Yes I broke the 2 clips. But had 2 replacement clips ready. Other than the broken clips, it was a 2.5 (1 easy...3 medium...5 hard).
One very important step is to be able to remove the switch panel without breaking the end. As long as you push on the clip and do it slow, you're good.
DIY pics to follow.
Last edited by mandyfig; Mar 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM.
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Once the broken (bet you they will break) clips are removed, remove bezel on door handle, remove screws, take on the door switch panel. Insert a small screw driver (covered with masking tape, be liberal on it), push on the clip and lift slowly. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
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Now you are ready to remove the panel. Lift up and slide out. I used a bungee and a support to hold on to the panel while I do the repair on the speaker. Otherwise there are a lot of connections and the door locks have to be removed.
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Time to assemble it back. Speaker, panel, screws, clips and finally the tweeter cover and the switch cover, do not forget to re-connect the connectors. Slide in the panel and slowly tap it in place.
And finally install new clips.
And finally install new clips.
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Do not use the radio, let the sealant dry for 24 hours.
Done!
Thanks again to ZGone (the pics on his posts are missing, hence I did this DIY) and darnott10.
Done!
Thanks again to ZGone (the pics on his posts are missing, hence I did this DIY) and darnott10.
Last edited by mandyfig; Mar 5, 2011 at 11:39 AM.
