how to remove 86 740 speaker grill

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racing blade

Hi!

I have a 86 740 Turbo wagon, and the right front speaker is dead
silent. I was told by the guy at the stereo shop that put in a jvc
stereo two years ago that the factory speaker is gone.

I am considering putting new speakers myself. How do I remove the
speaker grill? (they are Bose-made volvo speakers, a package that
came with the car, black, metal mesh grill)

Thanks!

Sean
 
racing blade said:
Hi!

I have a 86 740 Turbo wagon, and the right front speaker is dead
silent. I was told by the guy at the stereo shop that put in a jvc
stereo two years ago that the factory speaker is gone.

I am considering putting new speakers myself. How do I remove the
speaker grill? (they are Bose-made volvo speakers, a package that
came with the car, black, metal mesh grill)

Thanks!

Sean
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Sounds like I have the same type of grill on my 89 740 (UK)

The grill should slide back (toward the door hinge) and unclip.

hope this helps

Steve.
 
Steve said:
Sounds like I have the same type of grill on my 89 740 (UK)

The grill should slide back (toward the door hinge) and unclip.

hope this helps

Steve.
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No, in 1986 they just pull off. There are 4 posts on the back of the
grille that slide into 4 holes. Just make sure to pull evenly, or
you'll break some of the posts off.
 
Thanks! You are right, it's a pull-off grill. I have noticed that the
original factory speakers are pretty good (for 1986), they are
actually 2-way speakers and the cones are still intact!

Another question -- do you guys have any experience with the factory
installed alarm system? The car came with the system, and I couldn't
find any manuals on the system. I have two magnet-like "keys", but I
haven't tried them on the little thing under the wind shield, fearing
that I might set it off and can never turn it off.

Thanks!

Sean
 
racing said:
Thanks! You are right, it's a pull-off grill. I have noticed that the
original factory speakers are pretty good (for 1986), they are
actually 2-way speakers and the cones are still intact!

Another question -- do you guys have any experience with the factory
installed alarm system? The car came with the system, and I couldn't
find any manuals on the system. I have two magnet-like "keys", but I
haven't tried them on the little thing under the wind shield, fearing
that I might set it off and can never turn it off.

Thanks!

Sean
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That alarm was actually an accessory, not factory installed. It's a bit
of a pain in the a**, my suggestion would be to remove it and install
something better.
 
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