GM 15177051
Speaker

The front upper speaker replacement procedure begins with assist handle removal before extracting the trim plate retaining screw and uninstalling the escutcheon from it. Afterward, swing the plate down and disconnect the electrical connector from the tweeter speaker. The tweeter speaker needs to be swung down while rotating its mount before users disconnect the electrical connector. Installation requires connecting the electrical connector after which the tweeter speaker needs to be mounted onto the trim plate through tab rotation until it securely locks. Check the component performance afterward you should position the trim plate upwards before reattaching the escutcheon onto the plate. After fitting the retaining screw onto the trim plate use 2 Nm (18 lb in) of torque then restore the assist handle to the door system.

The process to remove the front upper tweeter speaker requires users to start by removing the assist handle followed by extracting the retaining screw from the trim plate before removing both the trim plate and the escutcheon from it. First swing down the plate and then use tweeter speaker rotation to reveal the mounting tabs before disconnection of the electrical connector. Connect the electrical connector first and install the tweeter speaker to the trim plate by rotating until the mounting tabs secure. Validate component performance after which raise the trim plate while adding the escutcheon to it. The service procedures outline to use the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions to secure the retaining screw into the trim plate until it reaches a torque of 2 N.m (18 lb in). After this step, reinstall the assist handle back on the door.

Install the speaker back into the door.

Install the rear speaker to the trim panel and ensure to follow the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Begin by removing the door trim panel.

Connect the electrical connector to the new speaker.

Install the rear speaker to the trim panel and secure it with the speaker mounting screws, tightening them to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Reinstall the console to speaker bolts, tightening them to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Connect the electrical connector.

Reconnect the electrical connectors.

Reinstall the trim panel and verify the component's operation.

Reinstall the trim panel and verify the component's operation.

Take out the rivets that hold the speaker in place and disconnect the electrical connector from the speaker.

Reinstall the rear quarter trim panel.

Reinstall the assist handle to the door.

No, the speaker grille is an integral part of the door trim panel and cannot be removed separately.

Verify component operation and finally, install the rear speaker grille back onto the trim panel.

Remove the assist handle from the door.