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Radio Rear Speaker Replacement Standard

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.

  2. Object Number: 283969  Size: SH
  3. Press the tab on the front of the rear speaker spacer (3).
  4. Lift the spacer (3).
  5. Pull forward on the rear speaker spacer .
  6. Disconnect the rear speaker wire harness connector (1).
  7. Remove the rear speaker spacer (3).

  8. Object Number: 283970  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear speaker screws (1).
  10. Remove the rear speaker (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 283970  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear speaker  (3) to the rear speaker spacer (2).
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the rear speaker screws (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear speaker screws to 1.5 N·m (13.3 lb in).


    Object Number: 283969  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear speaker wire harness connector (1).
  6. Install the rear speaker spacer (3).
  7. Insert the tabs into the slots at the rear window shelf. Press down at the front of the rear speaker spacer (3) in order to snap the spacer into place.

  8. Install the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.

Radio Rear Speaker Replacement Convertible

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 299085  Size: MH
  1. Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the speaker electrical connector.
  3. Remove the retaining nuts (5).
  4. Remove the speaker (6).
  5. Remove the speaker grille (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 299085  Size: MH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the retaining nuts (5).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the speaker (6).
  4. Install the speaker grille (1).
  5. Connect the speaker wire harness.
  6. Install the quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .