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Old 09-10-2006, 01:14 PM   #1
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DIY 07 Sedan Rear Speaker install

Steps (images attached)

0 - Tools (see image)

1 - Stock Speakers/rear

2 - Remove headrest

3 - Open trunk and press up on 3rd brake light's side tabs

4 - Pull third brake light and unhook the cable

5 - Go back to trunk and press-up on the three plastic rivits holding down the felt/material (which the speaker gaurds are attached to)

6 - Make sure you got the right ones

7 - Unscrew the car seat restraint brackets (3 total)

8 - remove 4th plastic rivit (holding front of cover)*

9 - *Use what's provided. I used the rear cup holder to hold all removed screws/brackets/plastic rivits
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File Type: jpg 0 - Tools used.JPG (56.4 KB, 2139 views)
File Type: jpg 1 - Stock.JPG (53.6 KB, 2055 views)
File Type: jpg 2 - removed head rest.JPG (52.4 KB, 2050 views)
File Type: jpg 3 - Brake light removal.JPG (41.2 KB, 2062 views)
File Type: jpg 4 - brake light removed.JPG (52.6 KB, 2018 views)
File Type: jpg 5 - Where to hit plastic rivit.JPG (43.4 KB, 2055 views)
File Type: jpg 6 - removed plastic rivit.JPG (48.9 KB, 2003 views)
File Type: jpg 7 - Sealtbelt restrant.JPG (53.8 KB, 2018 views)
File Type: jpg 8 - plastic rivets removed and 3rd brake light removed.JPG (53.9 KB, 2012 views)
File Type: jpg 9 - cup holder - screw holder.JPG (45.6 KB, 2000 views)
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Old 09-10-2006, 02:28 PM   #2
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Rear speaker cont.

10 - (forgot to take pic - but to take off the rear cover simply put you hands under it and start lifting and gently pulling forward; start from one side and work you way to the other side) picture shows what you should see

11 - The stock speaker; remove foam padding.

12 - Disconnect the speaker wire
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13 - Unscrew speakers (4 screws each speaker)

14 - Since the stock speakers are to big you need to buy/make (since this is diy i made mine) Outline stock speakers onto MDR (not what i used... but its what you should use). I would recommend cutting out the center first, then drill the holes and then finally cut out the spacer/holder.

15 - My finished bracket

16 - Speaker attached to new bracket

17 - Place new speaker into the speaker spot, plug in new speaker (cut off old speaker then splice onto new speaker) then screw down the bracket. Put the foam back on.

18 - Place the "cover" back on. screw the carseat brackets back on. install all of the plastic rivits.

19 - Finally just double check that everything is put back together.*
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File Type: jpg 10 - oem speakers and padding.JPG (54.7 KB, 2102 views)
File Type: jpg 11 - oem speaker and padding.JPG (53.7 KB, 2042 views)
File Type: jpg 12 - OEM Speaker wire.JPG (49.4 KB, 2008 views)
File Type: jpg 13 - Remove speaker screws.JPG (57.5 KB, 2022 views)
File Type: jpg 14 - spacer w center cut.JPG (48.9 KB, 2026 views)
File Type: jpg 15 - Finished spacer.JPG (39.1 KB, 2013 views)
File Type: jpg 16 - speaker an spacer.JPG (51.1 KB, 2008 views)
File Type: jpg 17 - speaker installed w foam.JPG (57.9 KB, 2019 views)
File Type: jpg 18 - re-installed plastic rivits.JPG (53.3 KB, 2003 views)
File Type: jpg 19 - finished with pioneer logo.JPG (47.5 KB, 2011 views)

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Old 09-10-2006, 04:48 PM   #3
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Nice Tutorial!
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Old 09-10-2006, 09:14 PM   #4
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A few questions:

1) How long did it take you?
2) What did you you use for your spacer?
3) Are you using the new ones with stock H/U?
4) If only using with stock H/U how do you like the sound compared to stock?


Thanks....great tutorial BTW....Toyota had told me the seat had to come out! If it is this easy then I will do it myself.
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Old 09-10-2006, 10:15 PM   #5
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1 - Well its hard to say... I had to figure how to get everything out and then had to go out and get my spacer material... but if you have all the right tools, and material you could prob. swap these out in an hour to 2 hours (including cutting time of spacers).

2 - I went to lowes and got a sheet of oak paneling (the stuff you find with plywood)

3 - I am using the stock head unit.

4 - The new speakers removed the "bass blur" and I no longer have to turn the volume to 20+ to hear voices in songs. I'd say it was a huge increase to overall sound quality.

if you rate stock speakers at say a "4.5" then its now a "8.5". The one thing I'm thinking about adding now is a amp... only because I like to drive with the windows open when I'm on the thruway.
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Old 09-11-2006, 09:57 AM   #6
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Just curious... why did you replace the stock rear speaker of your Yaris with these Pio? I hear these exact Pioneer you install and they sound ten time badder than stock? So why?
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Old 09-11-2006, 10:42 AM   #7
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Why is that?10 times worse than before???
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Old 09-11-2006, 10:47 AM   #8
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I think they sound alot better then stock, the my stock ones blurred all the voices/sounds together... for example, if I was listening to Stern all I would here when he talked was a real bassy mess... now I can hear him and anyone else talking. I like them alot better then stock.
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Old 09-11-2006, 12:06 PM   #9
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But I don't get it.

The rear speakers they totally suck!How can aftermarket speakers be worse than the stock ones?
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Old 09-11-2006, 12:17 PM   #10
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My Set up

I only got a 1000W amp powering two 12"s.
And I use the stock radio/steapkers on normal settings; except treble at +5. Bingo, good sound/enough voice :)
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But I don't get it.

The rear speakers they totally suck!How can aftermarket speakers be worse than the stock ones?
Probably because you can't just "plug and play" everything you get into stock units.

If I upgrade, I WILL power them using an amp. For now = >

Can Someone PLEASE tell me whats a good speaker for that "mid bass" thats missed by sub's. Thanks.
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Old 09-11-2006, 01:51 PM   #12
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I only got a 1000W amp powering two 12"s.
And I use the stock radio/steapkers on normal settings; except treble at +5. Bingo, good sound/enough voice :)
BINGO!!! Exactly what I'm thinking.

The stock speakers do a real great job, personnaly I think Pioneer speakers are real craps exept for the higher end model maybe. If you want real great speakers, take a look to Infinity, Focal, Hertz, Alpine, ect.
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Old 09-12-2006, 02:50 AM   #13
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How about in another language?

On a serious note I have ordered my Eclipse for both the front and the back...I can't wait. I won't have them on an amp at first...that will be in a couple months, but from hearing the ones I am getting in both Circuit City and then in a buddies grand Prix they are a huge difference....you would hope so since the 6.5s are running around 120 and then 6x9s are running at 1 1/2.
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Old 09-13-2006, 01:03 AM   #15
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Factory Speaker replacement

First off, thanks for the GREAT installation tips! I have 4 Polk speakers just waiting to get installed, 2x 6.5 and 2 x 6x9 db series, and a 10" MTX sub. I also have an Infinity amp that I am planning on hooking up, 6 channel 4 x 52 and 2 x 107 watt (bridged to a single channel). I just need to find a place to put it! The trunk is the only solution (it is BIG!) but I still want to be able to get to my spare.. The stock speakers aren't too bad, but I like to listen to my tunes rather loud, and the stock setup just doesn't cut it. It sounds ok at lower to moderate levels, but washes out ALL of the bass and mids at a decent volume. In my experience with car audio, replacing factory speakers ALWAYS sounds better. (provided you give them enough juice)
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Old 09-13-2006, 02:59 AM   #16
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I'm partial to Infinity myself but for the price, Pioneers sound rather good, in my opinion, definately better than the stock units. Never heard of Focal or Hertz... I'm sure Blaupunkts and Polks would probably be a nice improvement without totally breaking the bank as well, I'm going to reserve my comments on Alpine.
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Old 09-13-2006, 03:47 AM   #17
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Focal for the win, seriously.
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1 - Well its hard to say... I had to figure how to get everything out and then had to go out and get my spacer material... but if you have all the right tools, and material you could prob. swap these out in an hour to 2 hours (including cutting time of spacers).

2 - I went to lowes and got a sheet of oak paneling (the stuff you find with plywood)

3 - I am using the stock head unit.

4 - The new speakers removed the "bass blur" and I no longer have to turn the volume to 20+ to hear voices in songs. I'd say it was a huge increase to overall sound quality.

if you rate stock speakers at say a "4.5" then its now a "8.5". The one thing I'm thinking about adding now is a amp... only because I like to drive with the windows open when I'm on the thruway.
Great tutorial , thanks & congrats!
I h have one concern..do you feel confident with the wood spacers? since the speakers are actually drilled onto the wood, and the wood is fixed to the chasis...if you put some punch to the speakers...would it cause tension that makes the wood to whip or even break ( sorry for my english!! )

With this said, are there any aftermarke metal spacers that we may get...?
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