Left/Right Front Bass Speaker -R21- / -R23-, Removal And Installation: Removing

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Perform the following before starting:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove the door trim panel, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Unlock the connector from the speaker in the direction of the -arrow- and then remove it -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector

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-- Drill out the rivets -1- and remove the speaker.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivets

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CAUTION:

Always remove any shavings resulting from the drilling, otherwise they may cause corrosion damage later.

If paint on door frame is damaged during drilling, touch-up immediately.