97tl3.2

Anybody know how to remove the stock rear dash speakers in a 97tl without destroying the mesh cover?

demons rage

iTrader: (1)

yea.. you got to get into your trunk first.. and theres like 3 screws if i remember correctly.. once you remove the 3 screws, the mesh pops up, and the speaker falls out...
its a tite fit.. so be prepared to be cramped in ur trunk for a while..

TLBaller

changing out your 6x9's?? I heard not all 6x9's fit our cars. I mean all 6x9's fit but some of those aftermarket 6x9 have these built in tweeters that protrude too far upwards preventing the mesh to be put back on.

96_2.5TL

i left my mesh off cuz mine aftermarket 6x9's wouldnt fit. i have Clarions

=]Shinoshi[=

I was thinking about changing the rear speakers of my TL too. But about the mesh cover; if it is taken off, and left off, is the carpeting around the speaker flush with the speaker? Or is there a gap.

Thanks

demons rage

iTrader: (1)

theres a gap... if i remember correctly... *shrug* my speakers fit right in so my mesh is on..

97tl3.2

I got the Polk db650 in the doors(perfect). And the db690 in the rear dash(near perfect). There is a small gap where the mesh does not touch the dash. It's very even on both sides. The center tweeters stick up about 1/16'' too far. No big deal. Love the sound. Looks stock.

Final verdict from the "Picky Prick" is... Polk db's recomended for the '97TL.

"Yarrr biggins"

982.5TL

Those are the same speakers that i have, and they are a perfect fit. I had to slightly tip the rear of the mesh grille though because of the protrusion causing a little rattle, but after that sounds great. Looks totally stock too. Great speakers, sound awesome.

ride'n96TL

Ummmm, well I have a problem in my TL.

I see the " 3 screws" you're talking about, but you're looking at the point end of them, not the Phillips head end. So back to the original question, how do you get your back windshield deck off, so you can access the speakers?

I know it should be simple, as with any other car, but I have looked at it many times, and I'm still left scratching my head. I 've actually been mad enough to just rip it out, but I maintain my composure.

Regardless, further directions, or pictures would be greatly appreciated.
I can post pics later, if anyone is confused.

I just want some new speakers in my rear dash!!!!!
I have the speakers just dont' know how to put them in.

Cornflake

Those screws you can see the back end of are the screws that hold in the speakers. The screws that hold in the mesh screw up into the mesh through the deck from the bottom. There are 4 small holes in the bottom of the deck roughly in the corners of where the mesh is. I forget what type of screws they are, but they ARE there!! Get a flashlight and lie down in the trunk and you should be able to find them.

982.5TL

Dude, i sent you a PM with a link to a thread that had good pictures to show you where the screw holes were. Here is the pic again just to show u where the screws are.



Climb up in the trunk and stick a philips in those holes, Loosen the screws and then you can remove the grille.

Hope this helps.

Lets us know how it goes.

ride'n96TL

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhh ok i see now,

see the whole time I was looking at those Gold bolts with the nut on them, thinking , how in the hell do you get those out without being able to get to them.

I appreciate it guys!!!! I love this forum.

dan jacobsen

I just replaced my stock rear speakers with the Polk dB690s. I now have Polk dB650s in the doors & 690s in the back. What a difference in sound. Also, the polks are much more "efficient" than the stock speakers. Thanks to everyone who posted DIYs here; made it really easy to find the screws, remove & reinstall, etc.

96 3.2 TL

someone pm me those pics to please ? cant find the third screw for the grille found two

TLin401

Its in the corners. I found mine pretty easy

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

get in your trunk with a flashlight... there are holes where the screws are for you to poke the screwdriver into...

96 3.2 TL

found em, but the holes arent big enough.....damn it...soo I think I know how to make the speakers fit but I directly soldered on soo now I have to wait for a sunny day to take off the wire and re-do it...I wont be able to get the mesh back on but thats okay I think I like it better without the mesh...show off those expensive speakers haha.

Go90go

Better to hide the speakers and keep it clean, unless you plan on redoing the entire rear parcel tray. What speakers did you get?

~Cheers~

96 3.2 TL

Infinity's, they were a good deal, I'm happy with the way they sound, annd I dont plan on re-doing the rear shelf I like the way they look, they are a nice silver coloure and i think they pop nice showing in the back, but you never know. But my fit adapter that I have to add to mount them properly, will hide the gap between the carpet and the bare metal so itll look clean