The Mazda Protege was a compact sedan produced by Mazda for many years, with production ceasing in 2003. Although most Proteges came equipped with a factory stereo and speakers, audio enthusiasts who want to upgrade the sound in their Protege often replace the speakers with improved models.
- Skill level:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things you need
- Panel tool
- Screwdrivers
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1
Find the sail panel, the triangular plastic piece at the leading edge of the door and window. Pry this off with your panel tool.
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2
Pry off the plastic screw cover below the sail panel, on the door panel proper. Remove the screw behind it.
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3
Remove the Phillips screw behind the door latch.
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4
Find the Phillips screws on the door handle and remove them. Then pry the door pull handle off.
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5
Release the clip holding the window crank arm on by prying it off with a screwdriver.
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6
Pry out the two plastic pins on the back edge of the door. Pry around the perimeter of the door panel and lift it up and off.
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7
Unscrew the current speaker and disconnect it. Connect the new speaker and screw it into place.
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8
Reassemble the door panel after testing the new speaker.
Replacing the Front Door Speakers
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1
Fold down the rear seats and remove the plastic pins on the front edge of the rear deck panel.
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2
Push the brake light assembly down and toward the back window to release it. Disconnect it and remove.
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3
Work the seat belts out of their slots on the rear deck, after sliding out the pins that hold them in place.
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4
Slide the rear panel toward the front and out of the way, exposing the speakers.
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5
Unscrew the old speaker and disconnect it. Connect the new speaker, mount it, and test. Then reassemble the rear deck.
