Jim 'n' SC

Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear speaker box behind the rear seats on my 2007 997 C2?

Thanks

stevepow

http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/techni...2-and-gt3.html

997_rich

Do you need the box? how is the sound without it?

Jim 'n' SC

I have a rattle back there and I think it might be coming from the box.

Spiffyjiff

+1, i am wondering too. i might get a roll bar next season and so the box will have to go.

question: the first step above is to disconnect the battery, but the overall direcs are for removing ECU. so for a simple sound comparison only, can i just leave the batt connected, unattach/unplug the box and listen to music without it? (i'm asking because i know these finicky new cars sometimes don't like when standard electronic things suddenly go M.I.A.)

TAI2

I had heard that not all roll bars require you to remove the box. I'll be adding a roll bar to my 997 this winter as well.

Spiffyjiff

correct and i think the tequipment version may be one of them? it only goes back as far as the rear seat attachment points i think...

however, if you do research and talk to reputable shops, you'll prob find as i did: that type of protection is inferior to bars that have attachment points farther back in cabin (and/or are welded in). that being said, i am still debating on which type, as 1) it's also a daily driver and i like my music and 2) i dont plan on flipping over!

TAI2

Yeah, I also heard that the type that attach to the top of the shock towers are better than the rear seat attach points and a welded in one seems to offer the most protection. GMG Racing seem to make nice products that allow full seat movement.

atr911

Unless you're building a dedicated track car, there is no need to go back to the shock towers. The chassis isnt even seam welded so you aren't going to see much help in the way of torsional stiffness unless you tie ALL the suspension points.

On the woofer. Gently pry off the plastic port surrounds. Remove the torx bolts (one in each port). Remove the rear seat latches located on the quarter panels. Pull the enclosure forward until you can access the connector on the driver side behind the enclosure. Remove connector, remove woofer.

Spiffyjiff

good call, didnt even think of that.

yep sound easy...but per my other question - can i just "UNplug and play"? i.e. i dont have to disconnect the batt or anything do i?

stevepow

I think the battery disconnect was related to the ECU part of that DOC, and the sub-woofer removal was incidental to the process, although well documented with helpful photos.

BTW, why are you pulling the sub?

atr911

No need to disconnect the battery.

Although, it is a good practice to disconnect the neg terminal any time you work on the electrical system.

That said, I rarely do

Spiffyjiff

well, not nece pulling it yet...kind of just want to unplug and hear the stereo sound without it. as mentioned above, i am thinking of a roll bar/seats for next track season but dont know if i want to go with a "lite" option that only bolts to the rear seat points (thereby keeping my sub) or the "official" option which bolts to shock mounts (or however the hell it bolts, but you get my drift). point is, it's a daily driver too so i'm still lamenting how far i have to trade off.