BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Speaker Carrier (Instrument Panel)

Notes

Unclip trim (1) from latching mechanisms with special tool 00 9 325.

Fig. 31: Removing Trim From Latch Mechanisms Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

Release screws (1).

Remove speaker carrier (2) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig. 32: Identifying Screws And Speaker Carrier

Installation

Marked retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Fig. 33: Identifying Retaining Lugs

Replacement

• Disconnect plug connection (1).
• Remove MIDRANGE SPEAKER (2).
• Remove TWEETER (3).

Fig. 34: Identifying Plug Connection, Mid-Range Speaker And Tweeter

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MID-RANGE SPEAKER (IN STORAGE SHELF)

Notes

Lever out speaker cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325.

Fig. 35: Removing Speaker Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

Installation note: Retaining lugs on speaker cover (1) must not be damaged.

Fig. 36: Identifying Retaining Lugs On Speaker Cover

Release screws (1).

Remove mid-range speaker (2) in direction of arrow from speaker (3).

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Remove mid-range speaker (2).

Fig. 37: Identifying Screws, Speaker And Mid-Range Speaker

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SPEAKER CARRIER (IN STORAGE SHELF)

Notes

Lever out speaker cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325.

Fig. 38: Removing Speaker Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

Installation note: Retaining lugs on speaker cover (1) must not be damaged.

Fig. 39: Identifying Retaining Lugs On Speaker Cover

Release screws (1).

Take out speaker box (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove speaker box (2).

Installation note: Speaker box (2) must be exactly seated in groove of storage shelf.

Fig. 40: Identifying Screws And Speaker Box

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR TREBLE SPEAKER (IN REAR SHELF)

Installation:

• Remove REAR SPEAKER CARRIER

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip tweeter (2) from speaker carrier (3) and remove in direction of arrow.

Installation: Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig. 41: Identifying Plug Connection, Unclip Tweeter And Speaker Carrier

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (MIDRANGE SPEAKER, DOOR AT REAR)

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove speaker (3).

Fig. 42: Identifying Plug Connection, Nuts And Speaker

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, DOOR AT REAR)

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock retaining lugs (2).

Remove speaker (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 43: Identifying Plug Connection, Retaining Lugs And Speaker

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, IN INSTRUMENT PANEL)

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove FRONT SPEAKER CARRIER

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Unclip speaker (1) at marked points and remove from carrier (2).

Fig. 44: Identifying Plug Connection, Speaker And Carrier

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, TRIANGULAR MIRROR SECTION, LEFT OR RIGHT)

Unclip window frame cover (1) in front area as shown.

Fig. 45: Identifying Window Frame Cover

Unclip mirror triangle cover (1) as shown from side window frame cover (2).

Installation: Marked retaining lugs must be correctly engaged in guides on side window frame (2) Ensure mirror triangle cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig. 46: Identifying Mirror Triangle Cover And Window Frame Cover

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove sound insulation (3) from speaker cover (2).

Installation

Renew fastening (4) if necessary.

Fig. 47: Identifying Plug Connection, Sound Insulation And Speaker Cover

Unclip tweeter (1) at retaining lugs (2) and remove from mirror triangle cover (3).

Installation: Retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged.

Fig. 48: Identifying Tweeter, Mirror Triangle Cover And Retaining Lugs

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKERS (MIDRANGE SPEAKER, FRONT DOOR LEFT AND RIGHT)

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove front DOOR TRIM PANEL.

NOTE: Secure speaker against falling out.

Release nuts (1) and remove speaker (2) in direction of arrow from door trim (3).

Fig. 49: Identifying Nuts, Speaker And Door Trim

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