How to Replace Car Speakers
Jonah Hebgen
Tools You Will Need
Phillips/Flathead Screwdriver New Speaker Wire Harness (usually come with speaker)
Finding the Right Speaker
You will need the speaker that will fit your car. You can find out what will fit by going to crutchfield.com and typing in your make and model. You can also look in your owners manual
Where to buy a speaker
You can purchase a speaker at crutchfield.com or look at a department store like Wal-Mart
Safety Precautions
Detach the positive wire that connects to your car battery.
Taking Off the Door panel
Unscrew the screws that hold the door panel onto the door frame.
Detach the Door Control Panel
Unscrew the door control panel Detach wire harness connected to the door control panel
Remove Speaker
Take out speaker screws Remove speaker from the door Disconnect the wire harness from the speaker
Connecting the New Speaker
Connect the wire harness to the back of the new speaker. Place speaker back into the door frame and screw it in place
Finishing Up
Screw new speaker in place Put door panel back onto door frame Reconnect the positive wire onto the battery
Prices
New speaker
Range from $30 - $200 a pair
Range from $5 - $10
Extra wire harnesses
Questions
What is the first step in replacing your car speaker? Where can you find what speaker will fit your car? Name two things you need before you start. Where can you find a speaker to buy? What is the last thing you do before you try out your new speaker?