How many bolts do I have to remove to get to the rear speakers? Are there only the tow allen wrenches and what size is the allen wrench? Do you think 6 1/2 will fit in the rear? I know you guys say it is 5 1/4 but what do you think?

 

Youll need more than that. The speakers are also riveted in

 

You just need to begin taking off the trunk panels to get to the rear speakers. I do not think that 6.5 will fit the hole is fairly close to 5.25 size. Also, the rear speakers were not riveted in, they were only screws.

 

yep, on xA they are riveted in

 

I just did it on my xB over the weekend. Here's what I did:

Remove the cargo box or spare tire box (depending on side)

Remove the two 8mm hex bolts (cargo cover hangers)

Remove the rear seat back

Remove the rear seat cushion

Remove the rear seat back hinge

Remove whatever that other bolt is

Remove the door sill

Remove or loosen the cargo door trim (plastic door sill at the bottom of the opening)

Remove the weatherstripping

Carefully pop loose a few plastic fasteners and snaps

I recommend doing one side at a time so you have a reference in case you're not 100% sure how things go back together

The rear speaker is a 5" paper driver that screams "cheap." On my xB the speaker is screwed in place and not riveted.

(Edit: It's easier to remove the rear seat back first, then the rear seat cushion. And yes, it is kind of a PITA.)

 

sounds like a lot of work to get to the rear speaker what do you think a 6 1/2 speaker will fit. Because I have some boston pro components 6 1/2 to put in there if it will fit.

 

No. i do not think that a 6.5" will fit the hole is pretty small.

 

I'm leaning toward surface mounting.

 

Couldnt of said it better... Good Job.

 

Anything is possible...It depends on how much customization you want to do. To be honest, i wouldnt even bother. Whats the point? You dont hear the rear speakers from the drivers compartment anyways.

 

Yeap dead on it will take 6.5 i made a plate for mine sorry no pics uploaded at
this time.Your boston pro's will fit u may need to trim hole and i would suggest a mdf plate to mount them to 1/4 " mdf will do just fine hyope this helps if any question
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6 1/2" works then? Thanks for the info usdmbB!

 

I installed 6-1/2 MOMO's in the rear... had to drimmel out about 1/4" around.

 

thanks.. thats exactly what I needed to know to remove the rear speakers. thanks fer the instructions..