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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Rear speakers - Rattle and access question

Hi,

Has anyone figured out how to access the rear 6x9 woofers? I have a rattle hear that I suspect is a loose screw. I've google searched for a "how to" guide and not yet found anything.

Help would be appreciated.

(I've had the boot apart and it looks like they are accessed from the cabin.)
 
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Never-mind, I figured it out.
You can pop the tweeter cover off as its just locked in by pressure clips.
1 screw holds each of the speaker cases in place and then more pressure clips.
I've tightened the screws (all loose) and will see what happens with the vibration.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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It could be a speaker wire behind the speaker rattling against the panel, too.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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loose screws aren't uncommon during production. Their tools get momentarily out of torque and they may not notice it right away, before a car has gone through assembly. Next thing you know you get this rattle hard to trace

Thankfully this rarely happens to critical systems such as engine train or brakes. Just a mild annoyance to the customer...
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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let us know if it fixes it! I think mine has the same issue. It sounds like either blown speaker, or possibly loose screw/panel. I would hope it's not a blown speaker as the HK stuff sounds really good and I'd hate to be replacing it so soon. Mine seems to be coming from behind the drivers seat.
 
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