How To: Replace ALL Speakers - PICS FIXED!!!

[Hudson_Neon]

ok, so there was a discussion in the audio section and i told the guy that i'd do a how-to, so here it is...

DASH SPEAKERS:

start by removing the screws on the sides when you open the doors



then the screws up in the vent on top of the dash



then remove the A-Pillar covers, i found that just giving them a tug works


then lift the dash up and out


then put your new speakers in



reverse for putting it back together

DOOR SPEAKERS:

start by removing these three screws




then go around the edges and pry the door panel off, i recommend plastic pry tools, i got the "expensive" set http://www.genuinehotrod.com/SearchResu ... Search=pry




then disconnect the linkage and any plug-ins



next remove the plastic that angles the speaker and put your new speaker in



do the same for both doors in front. reverse for putting it together. remember to plug everything back in

REAR DECK SPEAKERS:

start by grabbing the bottom half and lift up, comes out rather easy



then remove the four T-55 Torx bolts, you might need a cheater bar


next give the seat-back a little lift and it's out


then just pull the carpeting down and replace your speakers


reverse everything when putting it back together. remember when you put the seat-back back in to place that it slides in on the top and put the outside belts on the front side of the seat so as not to bolt them down... that sucks

i hope that that's everything

[ZeroChad]

After undoing those huge torque for the back seat a few times, I found out that you can actually just take off the carpet on the rear deck if you use some ingenuity.

Removing the rear seat is probably the proper way to do it though, it also gives you more access into the trunk to install your speakers. But if you're looking to save some time...

[o2bfishn]

thanks for the how to

[60trim]

Good post.

[Hudson_Neon]

just bumpin this cause i've been poking my head in the audio section and there ALWAYS seems to be somebody wondering how to do this...

i may be a little biased, but i would think that making it a sticky at in the audio section might help

[sullygully]

+1 for sticky

[titansxt]

When you put the water damn back up (the plastic) make sure its still all sticky. If not, make it sticky and put it back up. Also, when putting the rear cushion back in sometimes the latches (the metal part) don't want to go in place. All you have to to is push the cushion towrds the rear of the car, and put your knee on the seat until in pops in place. Oh, and nice HT.

[Hudson_Neon]

you shouldn't have to pull off the water dam... unless you're runnin all new wires.

[trinity_rush2001]

is there any other way to break loose those Tork bolts ive tryed everything i have and not luck its like mine are welded

[jetas]

A breaker bar if you have access to one.

[trinity_rush2001]

hmmm i might have to go to autozone

[jetas]

Or just get a pipe thats big enough for the ratchet handle to fit in. Anything to give u more leverage

[Hudson_Neon]

yeah... a "cheater bar". i like to use a pipe or a large box-end wrench

[Swordfish2Cowboy]

Spray the bolts with penetrating fluid. I had my seats out for about a month and didn't tighten the bolts all the way down. Now they don't want to go in, thinking there's a hole in the bottom and water is getting in.

[Car6on14]

what size are the speakers in the dash? Seems the back is 6 X 9 and doors r 6.5 from what ive read, but havent found dash...

[occasional demons]

From Crutchfield.

In-dash stereo
7-3/16" depth; Size code E
Front speakers
Dash: 3-1/2"
Front Door: 6-3/4"
Rear speakers
Rear Deck: 6x9"

I just bought tweeters and fabbed a mount for them. Used the factory speakers for the template, and tin snipped away.

[matguy]

What's funny though is that even though Crutchfield lists the fronts as 3.5", they seem to think that none of their 3.5" speakers fit a Neon.

Well, maybe not funny to people wondering if there is any mounting issues with "standard" aftermarket 3.5" speakers.

[Hudson_Neon]

well i don't know what they're thinking. cause these are the speakers that i have in my dash

[JRT-4]

Do aftermarket 6.5s fit in the plastic piece in the door? If so I need to find a drivers door plastic piece.

[Jr1]

none of the pix are working in the 1st post..

[Hudson_Neon]

yeah, they were on myspace from AGES ago... this thread should probably be locked for being useless now without pics

[occasional demons]

Looks like a bust.









Unlocked per OP's request.

[D-Railed_Neon]

Maybe trying to bring this back from the dead may be too much to ask but, does anyone have specific advise for aftermarket dash 3.5"s? Part numbers, links, and/or pics, greatly appreciated. Thanks guys, hopefully someone out there hears this. lol

[Hudson_Neon]

mine are rockford fosgate. they're a little older than this, but you get the idea.

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products ... mid=112881

i like the way that they sound. decent price too

[D-Railed_Neon]

Thank you sir!! now are any mods needed to run with a oem deck? (I have an RB4 that controls my dash speakers at the moment.) I just wonder if there is a difference in impedance from the stockers to aftermarket like these. it says 4 ohm so, should be direct fit no rewire or mods necessary, amiright? Thanks for your help and advise

[Hudson_Neon]

well i can't speak on the terms of the RB4, but all i did was splice the speaker into the stock harness.

[D-Railed_Neon]

Perfect. The only reason I mention my RB4 is bc it is currently running my stock dash speakers. So since these new aftermarket speakers are the same specs, I should be able to drop em in and go. I am a happy camper. Thank you sir!

[NickKo]

the screws up in the vent on top of the dash

THANKS for posting pictures of those stoopid screws !!

Those are the first pics of those, that I have ever seen.
People have trouble 'finding' those, because they are somewhat invisible and folks don't know, that they are even there.



- Nick