How To: Remove Rear Deck Cover & Rear Speakers

[mikew2069]

Just dynamated my rear deck lid thanks to this thread. And I did it in about an hour. Whoohoo!!!

[djjasond]

Thanks Mike!

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by djjasond

Thanks Mike!

No, THANK YOU DJ!

[Hemileejw]

Originally Posted by djjasond

1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal using a 10mm socket. Battery is in the trunk next to the spare tire. (picture 01). Once the battery is disconnected, do not close the trunk or you will be forced to crawl through your backseat into the trunk and pull the emergency release handle. This is about as fun as touching your toes after Thanksgiving dinner. I recommend taping the latch so that “helpful” friends and relatives are unable to close the trunk in your absence. The rear speakers are top mounted and therefore require the removal of the rear deck cover for replacement. (picture 02)

This is some good info but why do you have to disconnect the battery? There is not 12 volts going to tne speakers and you lose all of your computer and radio settings.

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by Hemileejw

This is some good info but why do you have to disconnect the battery? There is not 12 volts going to tne speakers and you lose all of your computer and radio settings.

When he wrote this, I'm assuming that he was just trying to write it as 'text-book' as possible.....I did not disconnect the battery when I did it.....

[djjasond]

When he wrote this, I'm assuming that he was just trying to write it as 'text-book' as possible.....

Yeah man. Just trying to be responsible. This is actually 1 of 3 posts (amplifier access, door panel removal) that I wrote in a series and I was of the mindset that people would be adding aftermarket amps and speakers following these directions. If you plan to cut wires, it's a good idea to disconnect the battery.