Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 1184

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Speaker system 

  

  

General information 

 

  

   A 168 mm low-range/bass speaker is 

located in the lower portion of each front 
and rear door.  

  

   High-range speakers (domed tweeters) are 

integrated into the forward window trim on 
both front doors. Tweeters are integrated 
into the rear door handle trim next to the 
power window switches.  

  

   Note:  

  

   Vehicles equipped with "Monsoon" sound 

systems include high power handling 
speakers specifically designed for the 
"Monsoon" system. Always confirm radio 
system installed and check with the parts 
department for proper replacement speaker 
applications. 

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High-range speaker (domed tweeter) in 
front doors, removing 

 

  

  

The high-range speaker is integrated into the 
forward window trim (by the outside mirror 
mounting) on both front doors. The trim and 
speaker are constructed as a single unit and 
cannot be separated.  

  

  

Removing  

  

  

-  Remove front door panel 

 

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-  Disconnect electrical harness connection to 

speaker. 

    

CAUTION!

 

To avoid damage, do not pull or pry out window 
trim. Only push upwards to disengage the inner 
locating tab.

 

-  Remove screw -A- 

-  Carefully push trim upward and remove 

trim/speaker. 

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High-range speaker (domed tweeter) in 
rear doors, removing 

 

  

   The high-range speaker is integrated into the 

inside door handle trim on both rear doors. The 
trim and speaker are constructed as a single unit 
and cannot be separated.  

  

   Removing  

  

  

-  Remove rear door panel and inside door handle 

trim 

 

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Group 70

 . 

  

  

-  Disconnect electrical harness connections to 

speaker and power window switch. 

  

  

-  Unclip power window switch from door handle 

trim and remove trim/speaker. 

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Mid-range/bass speakers in front and 
rear doors, removing 

 

  

  

Removing  

  

  

-  Remove door panel 

 

Repair Manual, Body 

Interior, Repair Group 70

 . 

  

  

-  Disconnect electrical harness connection to 

speaker. 

  

  

-  Unclip power window switch from door handle 

trim and remove trim/speaker. 

    

CAUTION!

 

Installing  

-  Carefully drill out rivets at speaker frame 

arrows- and remove speaker from opening.

 

To prevent corrosion, ensure that all metal 
particles from drilling are removed from 
inside the door.

 

 

If paint on door frame is damaged during 
drilling, touch-up immediately.

 

-  Mount speaker with locally available rivets of the 

proper dimension. 

-  Reconnect all electrical connections and reinstall 

all door panel trim, making sure the foam gasket 
between the speaker and door panel is in place.

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