How to change out the rear speakers on a z32

[jaspendlove]

Tools that you will need


1-socket wrench with 10mm socket
2-phillips screw driver
3-flat head screw driver


Need to take out the center plastic panel piece in the back of the inside of the car.
There are 2 plastic screw that need to be taken out and 2 screws at the bottom
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next you need to remove the panel to the right or left depending on what side you do first. its the same on both side from here
there are 4 screws here
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Now on to the next panel

There are 4 screws here
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The screw is in the middle of the thing that holds the bar.
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when you take this panel off, some of the plastic is under the center holder. Just need to lift up on an angle

Here is a pic after its off
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The speaker made be a little tough to get out. but it will come out.
In this pic you will see the 2 connectors that you need to disconnect
You can use the same connectors for the new speaker
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here is the speaker i put in. I had to make new holes for it.
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When putting it back, there are inlets that you need to line up. they are like these
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once you have all the panels in, use the flat head to bring the weather stripping back over the panels
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[Dino]

There you go Brody, Jay's got you some Boss speakers that maybe work

[600zxTT]

I will never put boss back in my car...

[Dino]

Oh ok sorry

[jaspendlove]

I will never put boss back in my car...
why is that?

[600zxTT]

I just don't like the set up that boss has...

[Nizmo31]

I'm not impressed by the car audio Bose makes. I would get some eclipse speakers.

[jaspendlove]

the size is really odd. I am doing the fronts now.

[Nizmo31]

My old Escort had odd sized ones too. I think they were 5 x 7s.

[Iodonzs]

Hey everybody,

When replacing speakers in the Z32, you must remove ALL the Bose (or Blose...whichever you prefer...) equipment. This means the little amps that live inside the plastic housings of each speaker...as well as a complete rewire from the head unit back.
These systems were nice in their day... in fact, they put out an extraordinary amount of base for the relatively small speakers that were factory. This was due to the plastic housings that you removed the speakers from. They are acoustically ported and individually amplified. However this system is NOT compatible with any other speakers or headunits... at least not for the long term. If you do some homework on Zcar.com or TwinTurbo.net you'll find that speakers will blow/fry very quickly and headunits will develop their own set of problems (I can't say I know what they are).
So, unless you rewire and bypass everything electrical from Bose, your "upgrade" may be short lived.
Just passing on my .02's worth.

[LoveMy300]

Hey everybody,

When replacing speakers in the Z32, you must remove ALL the Bose (or Blose...whichever you prefer...) equipment. This means the little amps that live inside the plastic housings of each speaker...as well as a complete rewire from the head unit back.
These systems were nice in their day... in fact, they put out an extraordinary amount of base for the relatively small speakers that were factory. This was due to the plastic housings that you removed the speakers from. They are acoustically ported and individually amplified. However this system is NOT compatible with any other speakers or headunits... at least not for the long term. If you do some homework on Zcar.com or TwinTurbo.net you'll find that speakers will blow/fry very quickly and headunits will develop their own set of problems (I can't say I know what they are).
So, unless you rewire and bypass everything electrical from Bose, your "upgrade" may be short lived.
Just passing on my .02's worth.
Good Tip :)

[jaspendlove]

good info. i all ready have an aftermarket deck and amp running the speakers.

[Nizmo31]

What speakers did you get for your highs?