Body Electrical System

Speaker Repair Procedures

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~162min
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Inspection

  1. Speaker Troubleshooting
    1. Basic Speaker Inspection: Check the speaker sound with the speaker mounting screws removed and the wiring connector connected, to eliminate vibration transmitted from the body trim and surrounding parts.
    2. Troubleshooting
      No Symptom Inspection/Remedy
      1 Rattling Noise
      1. Before replacing the speaker, make sure the mounting screw is installed properly.
      2. After reinstalling the speaker, make sure there is no rattling noise.
      3. If the rattling noise occurs again, replace the speaker with a new one.
      2 Noise
      1. Check whether the wiring connector is connected properly. If not, connect the wiring connector.
      2. In case of radio interference, check for noise from the CD player.
      3. If noise is heard when the radio and CD are turned on, replace the speaker with a new one.
      • If only radio interference occurs, it is caused by poor radio reception. Therefore, the speaker does not need to be repaired or replaced.
      3 Poor Performance Check the wiring connection between the battery and the speaker
      1. Before replacing the speaker, check the wiring and connections in the speaker circuit.
      2. Check the power supply to the speaker and the resistance, then check the sound quality.
      3. If the speaker performs poorly, replace it with a new one.

      • Speaker Handling Precautions
      • Dropping or rough handling of the speaker may damage it.
      • Be careful not to get water or oil on the speaker.
      • Be careful when handling the speaker, because the diaphragm is made of paper that can easily be torn by impact and external force.
      • Modifying the audio system at the customer's request may damage the speaker by electric current.
      • In this case, the speaker is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Removal

[Front Door Speakers]
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
  3. Remove the front door speaker (B) by disconnecting the connector (A) and loosening the screws.
  4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  5. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
  6. Remove the tweeter (A) after loosening the screws.
  7. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  8. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  9. Remove the rear door speaker (B) by disconnecting the connector (A) and loosening the screws.
[Front Door Tweeter] [Rear Door Speakers] [Crash Pad Center Speaker]
  • Be careful not to scratch the airbag and related parts.
  1. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the crash pad center speaker grille (A).
  2. Remove the center speaker (A) by disconnecting the connector and loosening the screws.
  3. Remove the rear seat. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat")
  4. Remove the parcel shelf trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Parcel Shelf Trim")
  5. Remove the subwoofer (A) by disconnecting the connector and loosening the bolts.
[Subwoofer]

Installation

Front Door Speaker
  1. Install the front door speaker.
  2. Install the front door trim panel.
  3. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  4. Install the tweeter in the front door.
  5. Install the front door trim panel.
  6. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  7. Install the rear door speaker.
  8. Install the front door trim panel.
  9. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  10. Install the center speaker.
  11. Install the center speaker grille.
  12. Install the subwoofer speaker.
  13. Install the rear parcel shelf and rear seat.
Front Door Tweeter Speakers, Rear Door Speaker, Crash Pad Center Speaker, Subwoofer Speaker
  • Make sure the speaker connectors are connected properly.

Test yourself

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