mbsigman

Can the lower speaker grills on the door panels (I'm referring to the big speaker grills in the doors) be removed without removing the door panel itself? If so, can someone post instructions on how to do this?

Thanks

Mike

0Double D Mods

no
you must remove panels

bob guzzy

I can confirm that, I had to remove my door panel to change the speaker.

Not much to it 2 torx screws(under the door pull cover) then work a slim tool into the space between the panel and the door then pry it toward you.

Once you can get your fingers in pry it out evenly around the door panel, those clips are tough to pull, then just lift the panel away unplug the harness or just lay the door panel down on something soft.

4 metric bolts, then disconnect the power plug.

DoIBugU2

Any idea why I'm getting a rattle from the pass side door panel? I have the stock bose system and get a nasty rattle at times.

Thought about taking the door off, but wasn't sure if there was an easier fix.

JQUICK

I'm getting the same rattle at certain bass levels and I know it isn't the speaker. Sounds like loose plastic. It quiets when I push against the panel. Wish I knew how easy it was to remove the panel.

0Double D Mods

If I was a betting man the 10" door sub is blown...very common
and you can only direct replace with a stock replacement as well

J Vette

Interesting. A blown speaker is usually the result of a dirty signal coming from the amp. If it's not a blown speaker it could be that the bass is turned up too much. Sometimes its that simple. But not always

chevyguy3

Check the "BOSE" emblem on the speaker grill. They tend to loosen up and vibrate.

SilverScorp

I replaced my door speaker grills when I replaced a blown speaker. The key is to make sure the sticky black tape adhesive remains wrapped around the grill tabs and properly stapled to the door (I did it with a power stapler). Those speakers are quite crappy and the cones are made of paper. Problem is, you have to replace it with another paper cone OEM speaker or completely revamp your audio system.

mbsigman

I replaced my stock door panels with leather door panels from DownSouth Vettes and I'm now getting occasional speaker buzz from the left lower speaker on heavy bass. On the original door panels, I had the same thing and turned out to be one of those ridged plastic pins was not fully seated. Mechanic simply pushed on the door panel with his palm and that was the end of the problem. There are three pins near the lower speaker and I plan on pushing pretty hard around those pins but don't want to damage the speaker grill. If that doesn't work, I'll go back to the dealer and they will replace those pins for me without a big deal. Just trying to avoid the trip to the dealer.

Dennis at DoubleD sells plug and play replacement speakers for the doors and they are an enormous improvement over the stock Bose door speakers. I was a little skeptical and concerned that they would even work, but for just a few hundred bucks those speakers make a world of difference. And those folks are super good troops, too!

amar354022

hey man I replaced my door speakers. But when I connected them my new speakers they sounded lifeless barely any sounds out of them. Do you know what the problem might be. Thanks

SilverScorp

Hmm not sure, when I replaced mine it worked fine. Make sure you firmly connected the speaker wires to the speaker. Or it might be that you bought a defective speaker. Only way to truly tell is to use the door speaker from the other door. If it works then it's your replacement speaker. If it doesn't work then it's your wiring or audio system.

J Vette

Possibly an Impedance mismatch such as using an 8 or 16 ohm speaker where a 4 ohm speaker is needed.

amar354022

I found out the problem I need to bypass my stock amp. But where is it located and how do I by pass it.