GSIC - Global Service Information Center

# REAR SPEAKER (for Double Cab) > REMOVAL

## for Preparation Click here

HINT:

1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE REAR DOOR PULL HANDLE

1. Remove the screw and pull handle.

3. REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER LH

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 2 claws, and move the base panel together with the switch.

   HINT:
     Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Disconnect the switch connector.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the window regulator switch.

   HINT:
     Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the screw labeled A and clip labeled B.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 remaining clips and remove the trim board.

   HINT:
   1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
   2. If the screwdriver cannot reach the clips, pull on the lower trim to remove it.

   NOTICE:
   1. The clip labeled C cannot be reused. When installing the trim board, replace clip C.
   2. In order to prevent the door panel from being damaged, use protective tape to cover the areas indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove the weatherstrip inner.

   HINT:
     Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the connector.

1. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the 3 rivet heads and remove the speaker.

   NOTICE:
   1. Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
   2. Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.

1. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.

1. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.