chris1

I have to go into/remove my passenger's side door panel to replace the courtesy light switch and the door ajar switch. That door speaker has recently developed that high pitch whining that changes with engine speed. So far no crackling, but the amp is definitely not working correctly. It will work fine for about 10-15 minutes or so, then start whining, and then I'll have to turn the stereo on and off, and then it works correctly for the next 10-15 minutes or so.

Question is, how complex is it to get it out of the door? When I was down at Carlisle last month, a couple of people said it was kind of a nightmare to get it out, and that you had to remove the mechanism that holds the glass, etc. I figured if it's not too bad of a job once the door panel is already off, I might as well kill 3 birds with one stone.

Also, not sure of the best place to source one from based on pricing, etc. One of the Corvette catalogs recommends replacing them in pairs? Any validity to that? That of course would double the cost and labor for the job since I'd have to do the driver's side as well..........

Thanks in advance, Chris

chris1

Anyone?

garryowen

will try an answer;

chris; on my "84" had to completely dissemble every thing in the door, to remove the bose unit.
then it took some turning and working to get it out. it has to come out the large hole to service the window and window mechanism after you remove them.

whether or not you can service it with out, i can't answer.

at best you would need to remove the door trim panel

chris1

Garry: Thanks for the reply; I've removed the door panels before, so I know it's no big deal. I'm not in favor of removing the window mechanism/assembly, however I'll wait to see how it looks after I have the door panel off. Maybe they made it a little easier by the late '86 cars......

garryowen

also might be able to service with out removing the whole unit

best wishes to you. perhaps some one with more experience that I can chime in

chris1

Here's what I found on youtube; that car was a 1989, however I'm hoping my 1986 isn't too different; seems pretty straightforward after the door panel is off.......