finom

Trying to install new rear speakers - I can handle everything but the very first step - taking the panels off to access the speakers.

Can I use a screwdriver to safely pry the panels straight up & off, or is there something holding them down that need to be removed first?

Please advise this newbie to car stereo installation.. THX!!

VPUPPY

I believe the whole back deck needs to be removed on that car.

finom

Seems you're right - does removing it involve just clips (i.e. pull straight up & pop it off) or do I need my screwdriver?

VPUPPY

you need to remove the side panels on the sides of the back window by popping them out because they are clipped in, don't worry about the removing it from the seat belt because you just leave it hanging. then disconnect the third brake light bulb, and the back deck is held in by clips so just pop it up, but don't force too hard. if i remember correctly you neeed to remove the sides of back seat(back part thats left when the seat is folded down on each side). this can be done by removing the bottom seat cushion(i think there is one 10mm bolt almost close the center or at the center that holds this in, then pull up on the back of the cushion and its hooked in the the front, just unhook it with the seat cushion vertical), then after the seat cushion is gone on each back side piece is held in by a 10 or 12 mm bolt on the bottom. there may be seat belts attached to these so remember how they come out. after the bolts are gone you need to push up towards the rear window and it will slide out. this is because there is a hook on the top of each side piece holding it in. then you need to just pop up the back deck, but i believe there is a trim piece that goes across the top of the opening when the seat is folded down, so just unclip it. i may be forgetting some things cuz its been a while but this is the bulk of the work. take your time so you don't break anything.

finom

Great advice -- Speaker install worked smoothely!

Thx!