ce_hensley

I need to replace the factory non-hi-fi speakers. The grills aren't popping off as I had hoped they would. They're really stuck. How do I get them off for replacement of speakers? I want to re-use the grills. I have new Infinity reference 4x6 plate speakers.

c993k

You need to take a couple screws out from the vertical side of the panel. That's the part that your back would be on if you were sitting in the back seats.
Then just lift it up and the whole folded panel will come off with the speakers. Chris

ZombiePorsche44

What c993k means is you have to remove the entire shelf that the rear speakers are mounted to and remove the nuts holding the speakers from the bottom. There are approx 6-8 screws that hold the rear shelf across the bottom & sides, once you have it free, tilt the shelf forward and remove the speakers.

Be careful not to damage the shelf where it connects/slides into the rear wiper grommet & assembly.

Good luck.........ZP44

ce_hensley

I'm farther along now. As advised above, I pulled down the shelf and can get to the rear of the speakers now. However, they're not attached from below with nuts. They're screwed in from above.

The grill is the problem. It won't come off. Is there a trick someone knows? The grill must be clipped on somehow. It's not glued is it?

ZombiePorsche44

Not by the factory but possibly by aftermarket guys. Mine are bolted from below and are not factory speakers but do utilize the factory grills (previous owner upgraded the speakers).

Place something to protect the surface of the shelf near the speaker and pry the covers up with a wide blade screwdriver starting at the corners.

Worst case scenerio is you break one and have to use the new grills supplied with your new speakers.


Good Luck & Happy New Year........ZP44

Garth S

The speakers shown have a top grille that snaps onto a plastic base plate: these two pieces sandwich the frame of the speaker, after the speaker and base plate are screwed in from the top.
Remove the grille by inserting a screwdriver in the edge notches of the top piece, and twisting - pull the screws, etc.
It is the 'Deluxe' Nokia 2-way speakers that screw in from below.

ce_hensley

Thanks Garth. That's what I was thinking. I'm off to the garage to try what you suggest.

ce_hensley

The grills snapped off and new speakers are in. Thanks for the help.

BobbyT

What speakers did you use? Did you also replace the speakers in the doors?

I'm thinking about replacing my speakers just they are 11 years old, but my hearing is so bad I can't justify audiophile quality.

jdistefa

He used 4x6 plate (separate tweater) speakers. Infinity makes a good set, as does Polk - both at reasonable prices (check www.crutchfield.com). Note you need to get 4 ohm speakers.

briefescape

And yet another good thread . More good samaritan to the rescue .

f8vr993

Thank you all, this was exactly what I was looking to do for my next project! I think I'll pay my dues just because of you guys...

ce_hensley

See this post for the rest of my stereo upgrade. Yes, I did replace the front door speakers.

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/316730-new-stereo-system-with-pics.html

f8vr993

What about tweeters on the doors? What (brand/size)do you replace with? Crutchfield to the rescue??

briefescape

How do you like your Nakamichi deck ? I have the same deck I like the look of it
because it looks OEM to me .