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Pontiac Aztek '01-05 Front Door Speaker and Tweeter Removal Guide | |
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Step 1.1) Remove T25 Torx screw at
back edge of arm rest. NOTE - These removal instructions are performed by my 13 year old. Our instructions make the removal process for car stereos and speakers easy. |
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Step 2.1) Remove T25 Torx screw
below door open handle. NOTE - When payment is complete at Paypal, click on "Return to Car Stereo Removal, LLC" for direct access to instructions. Also, check your In Box/Junk Mail folder for email from No-Replay@carstereoremoval.com with subject "User and Password for Carstereoremoval.com" for access. |
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Step 3.1) Remove T25 Torx screw
above door open handle cavity. (Tweeter located next to screw in this
picture is a previous aftermarket add-on and is not standard for this
vehicle.) NOTE - For many car stereo removals, we include tips and instructions for aftermarket stereos. These instructions say Installation or Tech Tips for Install. |
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Step 4.1) Place pry tool at back
edge of control panel. NOTE - There are many DIY (Do It Yourself) projects in this website such as power antenna mast replacement and AC control display repairs. |
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Step 5.1) Push pry tool in under
panel and pry up to release clip. NOTE - Troubleshooting guides are available for the Corvette Bose audio systems. |
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Step 6.1) Grasp back edge of
control panel. NOTE - Troubleshooting guides for the Fiber Optic Mercedes Benz audio system are available. |
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Step 7.1) Pull control panel back
to release front edge from door. Step 7.2) Pull control panel from door panel. NOTE - For repair of your factory audio equipment see Repair. |
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Step 8.1) Squeeze trigger into
connector to release. NOTE - Minor DIY repair steps are available for scratchy or erratic car stereo volume controls. |
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Step 9.1) Remove first connector. NOTE - Removal instructions aid in the addition of Ipod, MP3, XM, Sirius and other auxiliary input adaptors to your existing factory car stereo. |
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Step 10.1) Squeeze trigger into
connector to release. NOTE - Removal guides include help with aftermarket amplifier bypass cable installations. |
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Step 11.1) Remove second connector. NOTE - Car stereo wire harness diagrams are posted on the website for help with aftermarket car stereo installation. We suggest purchasing the aftermarket wire harness. |
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Step 12.1) Squeeze trigger into
connector to release. NOTE - Aftermarket speaker installation includes Tech Tips for correct speaker phasing for best sound quality. |
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Step 13.1) Remove third connector. Step 13.2) Remove control panel and set to side. (Passenger side control panel has fewer connectors.) |
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Step 14.1) Gently pry top edge of small tweeter panel from door releasing clips. All clips release with pressure. | |
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Step 15.1) Pry down front edge of
door panel releasing clips. NOTE - Factory service bulletins and extended warranties are posted on the web site for specific equipment. |
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Step 16.1) Continue prying down
front edge of door panel releasing clips. NOTE - Over 9000 different year, make, model instructions are posted for car stereos, front speakers, rear speakers, front tweeters, subwoofers, amplifiers and CD changers. |
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Step 17.1) Continue prying along
bottom edge of door panel releasing clips. NOTE - Instructions include troubleshooting defective speakers. |
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Step 18.1) Continue prying up back
edge of door panel releasing clips. NOTE - Instructions include tips for problem areas and aid in reinstallation of the equipment. |
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Step 19.1) Pull bottom edge of door panel away from door to verify all door panel clips are released. | |
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Step 20.1) Lift back edge of door panel up then the lift front edge of door panel out of window jam. | |
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Step 21.1) Pull door open handle
while pulling door panel from door. NOTE - We post many European model removal instructions. |
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Step 22.1) Turn the door panel while
guiding door handle through opening. NOTE - Some installation guides include tips for aftermarket speakers, which is cheaper than dealerships prices. |
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Step 23.1) Release door handle, pull top edge of door panel back for access to the back of the panel. | |
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Step 24.1) Locate wires at tweeter, trace back to connector. | |
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Step 25.1) Release clip on connector securing wires to door panel. | |
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Step 26.1) Squeeze trigger into connector to release. | |
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Step 27.1) Remove connector. | |
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Step 28.1) Locate side view mirror adjustment. | |
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Step 29.1) Behind edge of door panel, locate connector for side view mirror. | |
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Step 30.1) With small flat head screw driver, lift trigger on the side of the connector to release. | |
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Step 31.1) Remove connector, remove door panel and set to side. | |
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Step 32.1) Check door for any remaining door panel clips. | |
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Step 33.1) Pry door panel clips from door to remove. | |
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Step 34.1) Place door panel clips into slots on door panel ready for reinstallation. | |
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Step 35.1) Remove screws securing
door speaker. Step 35.2) Remove speaker and disconnect connector. |
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Step 36.1) With small flat head screw driver, lift triggers on sides of tweeter to release and remove. | |