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oibone781 · 12-29-2002, 12:16 PM

Is there any easier way to installing these speakers without takin out back seat?

***Phi*** · 12-29-2002, 12:26 PM

don't be lazy! It only takes 15min max!

:wink:

SKYravefever · 12-29-2002, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oibone781

Is there any easier way to installing these speakers without takin out back seat?

OF COURSE! Take it to a shop, and have them take it out. :wink: Otherwise, there's no other way. Not too shabby, just about 1/2 hr. if it's your a virgin at this.

oibone781 · 12-29-2002, 03:09 PM

ANYONE HAS THE STEPS TO DOING THIS?

RiCebuRneR206 · 12-29-2002, 04:12 PM

I don't have any instructions, but I installed some new Pioneer 6X9's in my car before. I have a 95 Camry, and all you had to do was pull out the plastic cover. This is not as easy as it sounds, there are clips all over and they are a bitch to pull out. I had to get my friend to help me pull it out. After i finished installing my speakers i couldn't put back the plastic cover because it was too hard or something. But yea..all you really have to do is pull and make sure you get every clip and if you have one of those braking lights in the back, unplug it and take out it. It'll make things go just a little bit better. :wink:

oibone781 · 12-29-2002, 04:34 PM

Did the screw alignment on the pioneers fit, or did u have to drill new holes?

tinman831 · 12-29-2002, 06:20 PM

What year is your Camry? I recently took out the rear panel in my gen4 and it wasn't as hard as it seems. It shouldn't be that much different for other gen Camry's.

***Phi*** · 12-29-2002, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oibone781

ANYONE HAS THE STEPS TO DOING THIS?

http://www.toyotanation.com/viewtopic.php?p=38832&highlight=bolster#38832

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Did the screw alignment on the pioneers fit, or did u have to drill new holes?

You'll have to drill new holes. Here's another trick I'll share with ya...When you remove the stock 6x9, keep them. Why?...peel off the cloth mesh on the top of the speakers. Underneath you'll find an oval plastic ring. Pry that off. Now place the aftermkt 6x9s on top of that ring and use it as a mount. I know, it sounds weird, but you'll get what I'm talking about when you look at the speakers.
Without this, you'd have to make custom bezels or cut the rear deck.

Good luck

***Tony the Tiger*** · 12-30-2002, 06:55 AM

Hahaha, I took the easy way out... I used some hardening adhesive foam spray and stuck the speakers onto the rear panel... no screws, no drilling holes, etc... No vibration either

And when it's time to pull the speakers out, just yank out them out and peel off the old foam stuff 8)

***Phi*** · 12-30-2002, 01:17 PM

Messy..but I guess that'll work too

oibone781 · 12-30-2002, 01:51 PM

If i use that plastic ring that [/b]PHIwas talkin bout, do i still have to drill holes?

***Phi*** · 12-30-2002, 02:15 PM

Yes, you'll still need to drill new holes to secure the speaker. The plastic ring simply serves as a mount to help the new speakers seat properly.

RiCebuRneR206 · 01-01-2003, 01:09 AM

Drill new holes, its the best way to go! I drilled holes for my 6X9's and they don't even move! All i need is an amp to run these suckers..too bad i'm poor..

oibone781 · 01-01-2003, 04:22 PM

If u lookin for any Amp, try EBAY, i'm sure u can find sumthing.

***Tony the Tiger*** · 01-02-2003, 04:04 AM

It's not hard drilling new holes... the material on the back panel is a soft thin stamped steel that can be easily drilled. I didn't drill any holes for mine that time because I was only planning to install the speakers for a couple of months... The speakers I have right now are screwed in tight.