PILLAR SPEAKER (for Front Side) > REMOVAL

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1. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.
   

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   *1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip

   HINT:

   Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

2. Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

   NOTICE:

   1. Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.
      
   2. Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.
      

   HINT:

   Tape the tips of the needle-nosed pliers before use.

3. Disengage the 2 guides.
   

4. w/o Front Center Speaker:
   
   

   1. Remove the front pillar garnish LH by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration.
      

5. w/ Front Center Speaker:
   
   

   1. Disconnect the front pillar garnish LH by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration.
      

   2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
      

6. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
   

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   *1	Adhesive Tape
   *2	Protective Cover
   *3	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

   
   

   1. Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.
      

      NOTICE:

      Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front No. 3 speaker assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not touch the speaker cone.