DIY: Replacing dome speakers
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1. take 2 flat head screw drivers, use one to create a gap and the other to pry the plastic light cover off.
2. after removing the plastic cover, in the center will be a 10mm bolt that needs to be unscrewed.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010189.jpg)
3. use a ratchet with a 10mm socket to remove the bolt.
4. wiggle the speaker cover lose and unplug the dome light plug.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010192.jpg)
5. remove the big suede and plastic cover to completely expose the mid-ranges. there will be two clips holding it in place, so juss use ur hands and pry it off.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010201.jpg)
7. after removing the speaker cover, there will be two screws on the side of the two mid-ranges. use a phillip screw driver to unscrew them.
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HERE'S A PIC OF THE BIG COVER COMPLETELY REMOVED.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010202.jpg)
8. each mid-range is held in place by a screw on the back of it, use a phillip screwdrive to unscrew.
9. clip the wires and screw in your new mid-ranges.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010203.jpg)
10. PUT EVERYTHING BACK AND ENJOY YOUR NEW MID-RANGES!
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010188.jpg)
2. after removing the plastic cover, in the center will be a 10mm bolt that needs to be unscrewed.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010189.jpg)
3. use a ratchet with a 10mm socket to remove the bolt.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010190.jpg)
4. wiggle the speaker cover lose and unplug the dome light plug.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010192.jpg)
5. remove the big suede and plastic cover to completely expose the mid-ranges. there will be two clips holding it in place, so juss use ur hands and pry it off.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010201.jpg)
7. after removing the speaker cover, there will be two screws on the side of the two mid-ranges. use a phillip screw driver to unscrew them.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010204.jpg)
HERE'S A PIC OF THE BIG COVER COMPLETELY REMOVED.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010202.jpg)
8. each mid-range is held in place by a screw on the back of it, use a phillip screwdrive to unscrew.
9. clip the wires and screw in your new mid-ranges.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010203.jpg)
10. PUT EVERYTHING BACK AND ENJOY YOUR NEW MID-RANGES!
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Originally Posted by thA hiPnoTiC
1. take 2 flat head screw drivers, use one to create a gap and the other to pry the plastic light cover off.
2. after removing the plastic cover, in the center will be a 10mm bolt that needs to be unscrewed.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010189.jpg)
3. use a ratchet with a 10mm socket to remove the bolt.
4. wiggle the speaker cover lose and unplug the dome light plug.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010192.jpg)
5. remove the big suede and plastic cover to completely expose the mid-ranges. there will be two clips holding it in place, so juss use ur hands and pry it off.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010201.jpg)
7. after removing the speaker cover, there will be two screws on the side of the two mid-ranges. use a phillip screw driver to unscrew them.
[/IMG]
HERE'S A PIC OF THE BIG COVER COMPLETELY REMOVED.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010202.jpg)
8. each mid-range is held in place by a screw on the back of it, use a phillip screwdrive to unscrew.
9. clip the wires and screw in your new mid-ranges.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010203.jpg)
10. PUT EVERYTHING BACK AND ENJOY YOUR NEW MID-RANGES!
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010188.jpg)
2. after removing the plastic cover, in the center will be a 10mm bolt that needs to be unscrewed.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010189.jpg)
3. use a ratchet with a 10mm socket to remove the bolt.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010190.jpg)
4. wiggle the speaker cover lose and unplug the dome light plug.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010192.jpg)
5. remove the big suede and plastic cover to completely expose the mid-ranges. there will be two clips holding it in place, so juss use ur hands and pry it off.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010201.jpg)
7. after removing the speaker cover, there will be two screws on the side of the two mid-ranges. use a phillip screw driver to unscrew them.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010204.jpg)
HERE'S A PIC OF THE BIG COVER COMPLETELY REMOVED.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010202.jpg)
8. each mid-range is held in place by a screw on the back of it, use a phillip screwdrive to unscrew.
9. clip the wires and screw in your new mid-ranges.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/AcuraTL2point5/P1010203.jpg)
10. PUT EVERYTHING BACK AND ENJOY YOUR NEW MID-RANGES!
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Originally Posted by DJBLAST
exellent DIY, but I cant use my midranges because of the aftermarket head unit.
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
wat did u use for new midranges??? wat size are they and the brand?/? anyone know how to remove the two front tweeter off the dash???
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Actually my midranges are stock. I couldnt find 2 inch Nakamichis. The other speakers however are all Nakamichis.
Interesting that you stripped the blue harness. I thought they ran on a different impedence.. no issues at all? I'm a bit of a stereo noob myself.
Interesting that you stripped the blue harness. I thought they ran on a different impedence.. no issues at all? I'm a bit of a stereo noob myself.
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2.25" fit up there? I was looking for this diy but decided to leave those up there (they're not working due to alpine hu anyway). I was going to just replace my doors using a speaker ring made of mdf and maybe drill a hole in the kick panels for the tweeters.
on a side note, I just bought a Digital Design 3512 and it should be here by wednesday!
on a side note, I just bought a Digital Design 3512 and it should be here by wednesday!
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STIIIICKY... thanx alot on tha post.. I wanna learn how to change my regular speakers myself..
Dont flame me I kno I'm a novice I usually let tha "professional" installers handle It but they kill me with tha labor prices.
Dont flame me I kno I'm a novice I usually let tha "professional" installers handle It but they kill me with tha labor prices.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Actually my midranges are stock. I couldnt find 2 inch Nakamichis. The other speakers however are all Nakamichis.
Interesting that you stripped the blue harness. I thought they ran on a different impedence.. no issues at all? I'm a bit of a stereo noob myself.
Interesting that you stripped the blue harness. I thought they ran on a different impedence.. no issues at all? I'm a bit of a stereo noob myself.
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My 1998 3.2 has original HU, but I did not even realize there were midrange "center" speakers up there until reading this forum (which is a great one, by the way!). Any ideas on why the speakers might not work? Does anyone think that the previous owner may have just unplugged them??
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My 1998 3.2 has original HU, but I did not even realize there were midrange "center" speakers up there until reading this forum (which is a great one, by the way!). Any ideas on why the speakers might not work? Does anyone think that the previous owner may have just unplugged them??
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Originally Posted by deej0121
My 1998 3.2 has original HU, but I did not even realize there were midrange "center" speakers up there until reading this forum (which is a great one, by the way!). Any ideas on why the speakers might not work? Does anyone think that the previous owner may have just unplugged them??
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I have an aftermarket HU (Alpine) and u can definately connect it to the new HU. The 4 wires are clumped up in the blue harness. I stripped them and connected it straight to the HU. You can also connect it to an amp, but i think they're already loud enuff juss goin strait to the HU. They are: green/orange (+), green/red (-), green/blue (+), all green (-).
For the 4 wires, what wires on the aftermarket HU do you connect them to?
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