Replacing rear speaker cover on C coupe?
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Replacing rear speaker cover on C coupe?
Anyone have any experience taking off the rear speaker covers (i.e., the plastic grill thing) on the C coupe? There are 4 'lower' speakers on the doors, so I'm talking about the 'rear' lower door speakers.
I was unlucky enough to slam my door on something in the back seat, cracking the speaker cover. After some mis-ordered parts, I got a spare cover from MB (~$28). At first glance, I can't tell if this thing just pulls off. Please tell me it isn't screwed on from the rear side...I would really not have to take the door panel off.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
I was unlucky enough to slam my door on something in the back seat, cracking the speaker cover. After some mis-ordered parts, I got a spare cover from MB (~$28). At first glance, I can't tell if this thing just pulls off. Please tell me it isn't screwed on from the rear side...I would really not have to take the door panel off.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
Last edited by mostolf; Jul 12, 2004 at 04:26 PM.
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I've done it and the door panel has to come off. They apparently put the grille in and melt the back ends to hold it in place. The dealer put mine in and found more warranty repairs on the inside of the door. They replaced the grab handle and mounts. The total bill was disgusting for a speaker grille replacement. The only reason I took it in was I needed an oil change too....You should be able to handle this yourself. There is a screw behind the airbag badge and one toward the back of the door by the hinge. I think the rest are compression fit on the bottom of the door. Good luck....
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
wow! i need to have one of my grills replaced. there is a small hairline crack in one. not really noticable but i see it so it bugs me.
The part is real cheap though and it can be done in no time at all.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
damn, no mine isnt that bad at all, though i notice it everytime i get in and out of the caqr just because i know its there.
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melting?
Originally Posted by johncl
I've done it and the door panel has to come off. They apparently put the grille in and melt the back ends to hold it in place.
What sort of melting is required to attach the new cover?!
I don't mind taking a little time to take the door panel off, but don't want to be out there with a lighter or something trying to attach the new cover. Can you give a little more detail on what you mean?
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Originally Posted by mostolf
Thanks for the reply and helpful information. I was afraid this wouldn't be easy.
What sort of melting is required to attach the new cover?!
I don't mind taking a little time to take the door panel off, but don't want to be out there with a lighter or something trying to attach the new cover. Can you give a little more detail on what you mean?
What sort of melting is required to attach the new cover?!
I don't mind taking a little time to take the door panel off, but don't want to be out there with a lighter or something trying to attach the new cover. Can you give a little more detail on what you mean?
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This great write up on removing the door panels should help you out:
Door Panel Removal
Thanks to the person who set this up.
Door Panel Removal
Thanks to the person who set this up.
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The instruction is for the Sedan, the ones for the Coupe is different. Don't try to pry off the door handle cap! No need and it's SCREWED from the inside!
You can use screws to put the new speaker grill back as what I did on my car - no melting needed.
You can use screws to put the new speaker grill back as what I did on my car - no melting needed.
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Sorry about that. I have the Sedan and didn't realize it was different for the coupe. Are the back panels different? If nothing else mostolf might be able to check out the photos to see how the grill is attached.
