Hey all,

I have done a couple of hours of thread searching on this topic.

I need to replace the rear 6x9 parcel shelf speakers in my TJ II (2002).

The question I have is this, do I need to remove the rear window to get the blown speakers out of the car and replace them with new units?

I only ask as I have owned the car since it was a year old and had to have a warranty replacement on the 6x9 speakers in 2004. At the time the dealer had a dummy spit as I was late getting the car to them and claimed that the window installer had been waiting to remove the car window to install the warranty 6x9 replacement speakers.

So, is replacing the 6x9 speakers in the rear require an O'brian's window installer to pull out the rear window to remove and replace the speakers?

Thanks in advance.

You don't need to remove the rear windows. The speakers covers are bolted down (you undo them from inside the boot). Each speaker has 3 bolts and a simple holder clip. Once you under the 3 nuts the cover can simply be taken off.

Now for the tricky part. The speakers are held in with 4 screws (standard placement). Access to the rear screws can be very tricky, and is why they went the easy route with removing the rear windows for the warranty work.

What you want is a philips head screwdriver bit for a drill (or one of those interchangeable screwdriver things). These are very short, and have a hex bit on the other end. Simply place this in the screw, place your finger on top and press down for grip, and turn it anti-clockwise (like any other thread except for a gas line) to undo, and you can do this with a small open-ended spanner, or a small adjustable spanner. Alternatively you can use a set of pliers. Just don't lose the screwdriver bit!

Once out, you can either refit the new speakers using the same screws using the reverse method, or use an alternative method. One alternative method is to use a bit of thin wrapping foam stuff, make a couple of layers, and use it as a speaker frame (so the speaker metal doesn't touch the parcel shelf). Then either use wire to hold the speaker in (tighten from underneath so the speaker seals firmly against the foam). By using wire and foam you reduce transmission of vibration from the speaker to the parcel shelf. You can also use this method and still screw it in etc too. You can basically use any method that you find easy to put the new speakers in, as long as it works properly and holds them in firmly (and allows for the speaker covers to be put back on.

Some speakers may have a centre speaker part that is too big for the speaker covers to fit. You don't have to use the speakers covers, but ideally you do. The speaker covers make it look more stock, and less likely for some bastard to think you have a stereo worth stealing. Are you still using the stock head unit?

Some speakers may have a centre speaker part that is too big for the speaker covers to fit. You don't have to use the speakers covers, but ideally you do. The speaker covers make it look more stock, and less likely for some bastard to think you have a stereo worth stealing. Are you still using the stock head unit?

I did replace the head unit about 12 months ago after the volume pot gave out. I dropped in a Jaycar head unit that works quite well, obviously the RMS output is much higher than the stock unit hence the blown stock speaker.

Much thanks for the information, I might just mount replacements under the parcel shelf to save the headaches of dropping them in from the top.

Again, much thanks for the time you took to run through that removal procedure - I owe you a keg. =)

I only ask as I have owned the car since it was a year old and had to have a warranty replacement on the 6x9 speakers in 2004. At the time the dealer had a dummy spit as I was late getting the car to them and claimed that the window installer had been waiting to remove the car window to install the warranty 6x9 replacement speakers.


I never laughed to much in my life. LMFAO just doesn't cover it.
Either the dealer was having a lend of you, or he is brain dead and should be working in a different field.
I suppose he does an oil change by removing the engine out of the car first?

Speakers are easy to replace, just a bit fiddley.

I never laughed to much in my life. LMFAO just doesn't cover it.
Either the dealer was having a lend of you, or he is brain dead and should be working in a different field.
I suppose he does an oil change by removing the engine out of the car first?

Speakers are easy to replace, just a bit fiddley.

That is hillarious ^

Back on to the removing the speakers, I removed the parcel shelf also as it was a pain in the ass there. but I found the screwdriver like this made it very easy :) Also check the depth of the new rear speakers as mine have like 1mm of clearance from the boot mechanism lol :)
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/images/product/KEN/572/KEN5724250K_0.jpg

That is hillarious ^

Back on to the removing the speakers, I removed the parcel shelf also as it was a pain in the ass there. but I found the screwdriver like this made it very easy :) Also check the depth of the new rear speakers as mine have like 1mm of clearance from the boot mechanism lol :)


Roger on the bendy screw drivers. Don't use them often, but when you do, they are very useful.
As for new speakers . . . . a smart person would pull one of the original ones out, and take it with them when they went speaker shopping - just to match them up physically for depth, mounting holes matching up, etc. If you must go to a deeper speaker (because of the huge magnet and voice coil on it) a piece of foam wedged between the boot lid springs and the speaker magnet helps to stop rattles.

is simply use one off these, much less fidly than a "bendy screwdriver" .

http://compare.ebay.com.au/like/271032221168?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes

EDIT: by searching using the phrase **6X9 REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL** i come across this
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95599&highlight=remove+rear+speakers


must have had slow net if it didnt come up after a " couple of hours " but it was there and a few other related posts

Thanks for the replies.

I removed the craptastic originals and managed to score some Vifa 6x9 for a great price.

Rather than creating new MDF spacers I decided to get hold of 10 gauge x 30mm long sheet metal screws from Bunnings and screw them from under the parcel shelf. They worked really well as the Vifa's have a solid 10mm high spacer. I really should have sealed them in but knowing how hot that rear parcel shelf gets it would have melted any sealant.

I am going to dig out my old Rockford Fosgate Punch 45 that has been sitting in a box for the last 15 years and hook that up to the 6x9s.

Thanks for pointing out the search terms, that kind of feed back is always helpful.

Pop a philips bit in a small socket drive, drop a bit of glutak so it wont fall out, much easier than the bent screwdriver tools that you need to get the 4 screws out that hold in each speaker...

check the tool link i posted ( top one) shoot pretty much the same thing half the hassle no gluetak, prices range from 5.00 to 25.00 depending on brand and included bits