Hey guys,

I just recently bought a 93 Trans Am (5.7L). The front left speaker (in the drivers door) rattles very bad, and I'm assuming it's blown. Anyone know the size of this speaker? Also, I'm confused on what to remove to replace it. Any information is greatly appreciated!

Thanks :-D

-Chris

 

If it rattles it's surely blown. More than likely the crappy paper surround is ripped.

The speakers are 6.5" all around. (some brands offer GM oversized 6.75" too, which fit IIRC).

It's been a while since I had my Z28, but... If I remember, the grill coming off doesn't help with sh**. The entire door panel has to come off unfortunately, unless I'm totally remembering wrong.

 

Thanks a lot for the reply man....do you happen to remember how to take the panel off to get to the speaker?

 

sorry I didnt reply sooner when i saw 93 for some reason i thought 3rd gen not 4th, here ya go http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html this guide is very helpful with removing the door panel or you can use these either one will do you well... just be super careful popping the window switches in and out and that bezel it can be a pain in your rear

How do I remove the door panels ?

1. Remove the 1 screw holding the plastic triangle piece by the side mirror. That piece will just pop off.

2. Pop off the door lock indicator. Can be a little tricky but it just pops off.

3. Remove the 3 big screws. 2 are in the arm rest area. The 3rd is under the handle you grab to close the door. It is kind of angled upwards. I believe the firebirds may also have a 4th big screw at the bottom of the door panel near the map holder area.

4. Remove the black plastic trim that goes around the handle and holds the switches. To do this remove the screw behind the handle and the screw angled upward near where the 3rd big screw was in step 3. Pop the piece loose enough to reach behind it and unplug the wiring harnesses. Some people like to pop out the smaller plastic piece that holds the switches first but I like to leave it in as the clips tend not to go back on as tight. Once the harnesses are unplugged you can remove the piece by twisting it to clear the door handle.

5. Now the door panel is ready to come off. It lifts up and out...not straight out. It has "j" hooks molded as part of the door panel and if you try to pull the door panel straight out you'll break the hooks making it impossible to keep the panel secure. It may be a little tight to move it up at first. I prefer to grab the panel near the weathestripping at the top of the door and pull it up and out just enough to unhook it from the top part of the door frame. This then gives you a good place to pull the rest of the panel up.

6. Installation is the opposite.

 

Awsesome, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot

 

how did it turn out

 

Whoops. I'm a day late and a dollar short.


Or make that several days.