mandyfig

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.

Pnuge88

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Good stuff! Congrats on taking on the task! Wish i was more careful putting the switch panel back on. I was rushing.

mandyfig

Let's begin. Tools needed. Set up a movers pad underneath the door and get all your stuff lined up. Print the instructions.

mandyfig

Panel ready. There are screws and clips to remove. 2 clips which you will probably break, get replacements ahead of time. There are 3 clips which you have to un-snap.

mandyfig

Screws, screws and more screws...

mandyfig

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.

mandyfig

Remove the Tweeter cover.

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Clips broken and replacements.

mandyfig

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.

mandyfig

Inspect your speakers, 1, 2 and 3. Speaker # 2 is always the culprit. And some of you have complained about # 3. I knew # 2 was busted. Remove # 2.

mandyfig

Here's the speaker and this is where it needs repair.

mandyfig

This is the speaker after my sealing...looks crappy. But I think should work. My friend darnott10 recommended the RTV sealant, he has used it successfully.

mandyfig

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.

mandyfig

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.

Harold57

Nicely done Mandyfig. Thanks!