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055 0005

Door Speakers

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1.

 Pry 

off 

door pull handle cover

.  Remove two  

 

(2) exposed phillips screws from door pull  handle.

2.

 

1998- 2002 models: 

 Remove two (2) Torx   

 

T20 screws from bottom of door panel.

 

2003- models: 

 Remove three (3)

 

Torx T20 screws  

 

from bottom of door panel.

3.

  Pry out bottom and sides of door panel to  

 

release six (6) retaining clips.  Lift door panel  

 

firmly to release.  Disconnect wiring harnesses  

 and 

door release cable

 to remove door panel  

 (Figure 

1).

4.

  Use a drill and 3/8” bit to drill out 

rivets

 

 securing 

speaker assembly

 to door.  Pull out  

 

assembly, disconnect and remove (Figure 2).   

 

Use a nail punch to knock out remains of rivets in  

 mounting 

surface.

5.

  Secure new speaker to speaker adaptor 

 

bracket.  Place speaker/bracket assembly in  

 

location and mark new mounting holes.  Remove  

 

speaker and drill new holes with a 1/8” bit.  

6.

  Connect speaker wiring adaptor of 

 

replacement speaker to vehicle speaker

 

harness.  Secure speaker/bracket assembly  

 

to location (Figure 3).

7.

  Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel  

 

by reversing removal steps.

FIGURE 2

Rivets

Speaker Assembly

Door Pull 
Handle Cover

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 1

Door Release 
Cable

Note:

  

Door panel for 2003- models 

is slightly different in appearance, but 
removal steps are the same as 1998- 
model shown.

1-800-955-9094

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Always be careful when drilling in a vehicle.  WEAR EYE 
PROTECTION.  Be aware of things such as wiring, windows, 
fuel lines and safety devices.  Check drilling depth and 
location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

CAUTION:

!

NOTES:

Please read first

• 

 Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers 
with adaptor brackets only.  Cutting or fabrication (not 
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

If vehicle is equipped with Monsoon system, a speaker mounting 
bracket must be fabricated in order to install an aftermarket 
speaker.  An adaptor is available for non-Monsoon applications.

IMPORTANT:

!

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Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.

 Test door lock and release operation.

SAFETY CHECK

!

Copyright 2012  Crutchfield Corporation

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Summary of Contents for Beetle 1998-2010

Page 1: ...ssing please call Crutchfield Technical Support at 1 800 955 9094 Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet it is presented without warranties or guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle production Any person or entity using this information does so at ...

Page 2: ...ch side of factory radio face as shown Slowly press in tools until a click is heard from each side The click will unlock radio 4 Pull tools to pull radio out of dash opening Disconnect wiring harness and unplug antenna lead to remove radio 5 Remove two 2 Torx T15 screws from dash opening as shown Note Retain these screws VW Radio Removal Tools Factory Radio 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Copyrig...

Page 3: ...ver If using an antenna adaptor Be sure the antenna cable lead is plugged in and the blue power wire of the antenna adaptor is properly connected 6 Slide receiver fully into sleeve and test operation 7 Install receiver faceplate A supplied with installation kit by snapping into place Receiver Mounting Bracket Receiver Faceplate A FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 DIN Sleeve Trim Ring Securing Tabs Bend tabs after...

Page 4: ...receiver If using an antenna adaptor Be sure the antenna cable lead is plugged in and the blue power wire of the antenna adaptor is properly connected 6 Slide receiver fully into sleeve and test operation 7 Install trim ring Receiver Faceplate B FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 DIN Sleeve Trim Ring Securing Tabs Bend tabs after sleeve is inside dash opening 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Copyright 2012 Crutchf...

Page 5: ...e speaker bracket assembly to location Figure 3 7 Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by reversing removal steps FIGURE 2 Rivets Speaker Assembly Door Pull Handle Cover FIGURE 3 FIGURE 1 Door Release Cable Note Door panel for 2003 models is slightly different in appearance but removal steps are the same as 1998 model shown 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Always be careful when drillin...

Page 6: ...ve 3 Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle speaker harness Secure speaker with screws previously removed Figure 2 4 Test speaker operation and reinstall rear side panel by reversing removal steps Rear Speakers Coupe 055 0005 6 Rear Side Panel Scuff Plate FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTES Please read first Instructions show factory size speakers or ...

Page 7: ... 2 7 Remove one 1 10mm nut at top rear edge of rear side panel Figure 3 Continued on the next page Rear Speakers Convertible 055 0005 7 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Rear Side Panel Scuff Plate Rear Seat Bottom Cushion Rear Seat Back Cushion Bracket 1 of 2 Trunk Access Panel Headrest 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTES Please read first Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers with adap...

Page 8: ...ve four 4 tamper proof Torx T20 screws securing speaker Pull out speaker disconnect and remove Note A tamper proof Torx driver will be required 14 Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle speaker harness Secure speaker with screws previously removed Figure 5 15 Test speaker operation and reassemble rear of vehicle by reversing removal steps Rear Speakers Convertible continu...

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