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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front bass loudspeakers -R21-/-R23

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The front left bass loudspeaker -R21- and the front right bass loudspeaker -R23- are located in the front doors (bottom).
  Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way.
Removing
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.
–  Remove door trim panel → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70
   
–  Release locking mechanism of connector on front left bass loudspeaker -R21- in direction of arrow.
–  Pull connector -1- out.
 

Removing and installing front bass loudspeakers -R21-/-R23

–  Drill out rivet -1- with a suitable drill bit.
–  Remove front left bass loudspeaker -R21-.
  Caution
It is essential that all swarf be removed from the door because otherwise corrosion damage will occur.
Immediately rectify any paintwork damage caused when drilling out the rivets.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
  Note
When installing loudspeaker, secure it with special blind rivets (note part number).
 

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