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Speakers

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front

WARNING
When installing a replacement speaker, always use a speaker of the same impedance as the 1 removed. Failure to use the correct speaker will cause damage to the radio.

EXCEPT SVX, LEGACY, IMPREZA AND JUSTY
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. On some models remove the dash panel speaker grille retainer screws. Lift the grille off and place aside.
  3. On some models, remove the dash lower trim panel, if removing the driver side dash speaker. Remove the glove box if removing the passenger side dash speaker.
  4. Loosen and remove the speaker retainer screws. Lift the speaker out enough to access the wire harness at the back of the speaker.
  5. Disconnect the speaker harness from the rear of the speaker.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  7. Test the radio to make sure all speakers function correctly.
LEGACY, IMPREZA AND SVX

Fig. 1: Disconnect the speaker harness — Legacy shown

Fig. 2: Remove the speaker retainer screws, and lift the speaker out — Legacy shown

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the door panel assembly.
  3. Disconnect the speaker harness located between the door panel and inner door metal.
  4. Loosen and remove the speaker retainer screws. Lift the speaker out.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  6. Test the radio to make sure all speaker function correctly.
Front Tweeters
LEGACY AND IMPREZA
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the door panel assembly.
  3. Remove the tweeter assembly from the front corner of the window assembly by unfastening the retainer screw at the base of the tweeter. Lift the speaker out enough to access to wire harness.
  4. Disconnect the harness at the back side of the tweeter.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Secure all wiring and components.
  6. Test the radio to make sure all speakers function correctly.
SVX
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Use a small prytool to remove the tweeter from the dash panel. Be careful not to damage the dash panel surface.
  3. Disconnect the harness at the back side of the tweeter.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Secure all wiring and components.
  5. Test the radio to make sure all speakers function correctly.
Rear
JUSTY, SEDAN, COUPE, XT, LOYALE AND WAGON
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. On Justy models, remove the speaker grille retainer screws. Lift the grille off and place aside.
  3. On all other models, remove the rear door panel on 4-door sedan and wagon models. Unfasten the rear speaker grille retainer screws on all other models, and remove the grille assembly.
  4. Loosen and remove the speaker retainer screws securing the speaker to the door or rear deck, depending on model. Lift the speaker out enough to access the wire harness at the rear of the assembly.
  5. Disconnect the speaker harness.
  6. Remove the speaker.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  8. Test the radio to make sure all speakers function correctly.
LEGACY AND IMPREZA

Fig. 3: Remove the speaker grille—Legacy wagon

Fig. 4: Remove the speaker retainer screws — Legacy shown

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. On Wagon and Hatchback models, remove the luggage cover and holder assembly. Fold the backrest forward.
  3. On Sedan models, remove the rear seat cushion and backrest assembly.
  4. On Wagon and Hatchback models, remove the speaker cover retainer nuts and screws securing the cover in place over the speaker assembly.
  5. On Sedan models, remove the rear right and left quarter trim panels, followed by the rear shelf assembly.
  6. Loosen and remove the speaker retainer screws securing the speaker in place. Lift the speaker out enough to access the wire harness at the rear of the assembly.
  7. Disconnect the speaker harness.
  8. Remove the speaker.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal. Secure all components and wiring.
  10. Test the radio to make sure all speakers function correctly.
SVX
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion and backrest assembly.
  3. Remove the rear right and left quarter trim panels, followed by the rear shelf assembly.
  4. Loosen and remove the speaker retainer screws securing the speaker in place. Lift the speaker out enough to access the wire harness at the rear of the assembly.
  5. Disconnect the speaker harness.
  6. Remove the speaker.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  8. Test the radio to make sure all speakers function correctly.

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