KevinKernaghan Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 1995 2WD WD21, 121K My girlfriend is getting me some new speakers for my Pathy this Christmas, however I'm going to install them. All 4 are 5x7s. I just need to know some more detailed information about replacing them. My Pathfinder has the two speakers on the ceiling in the rear: The How-To section states that these have to be pried off...however I just went out there to attempt it and it feels like I'm going to break them! If I pull hard enough, do they break or are they a snap-in part? Are we removing the mesh part of the grille or the mesh and its plastic surround? I figured I should ask about these since apparently not every Pathfinder has these ceiling speakers... My Pathfinder also has the two door speakers in front: Does this require disassembly of the door or can part of the grille be removed without damaging it? I'm not in too big of a mood to take the door panels off, but if anyone has recommendations, I'd be glad to hear them. Or you can redirect me to another post, whatever. Thanks, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 pry the rear grills w/ the plastic off. front door pannels have to come off. it's a bout a 15min job so don't sweat it. 3 phillips screws and some push pannel tacks that you just cearefully pry off. no big whoop man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chainsaw Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 front speakers are 4X6 and careful about what kind of 5x7 you get for the rear if you want to retain your factory grills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 If I remember right, I had to pry off the grill first on the rear speakers, then you can get in there. It feels a little sketchy, but you shouldn't break anything. Just take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyficky Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I just replaced all four of my speakers. There are a couple of things that can be difficult. On the front doors, the speakers go in easy, but the panels can be tough. They use a special prying tool at the stereo shops. Just be careful, ot the clips will break. Also, I have a 95 SE and my front speakers are 5X7. I know this for sure because I bought 4X6 and had to return them. The back speakers were worse. Mine are also in the ceiling. Pry the gaurd off, its easier than it seems. The problem is that most new speakers dont fit correctly. I tried 5 different brands and none of them fit because the cone shaped gaurd attached to the magnet of the speaker is too big to fit in the existing hole. I tried to cut the car, but that didn't really work (not the right saw). If the speaker is too big, but still can be screwed in, your gaurds won't fit. Eventually, I got frustrated at paid a really helpful, cool guy at Al and Ed's to install them.... pssd He had to cut the car. There may be a speaker out there that fits, but not Pioneer, JBL, Polk audio, or eclipse will fit without cutting. I ended up with Polk up front and eclipse in the back.....sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) I changed all the factory speakers on my daughter's '94. If I recall, a die grinder here & there made the grills fit right. A little silicone caulk or gasket material may have been deployed here & there as well. I don't recall now. I do recall that it appeared as if it all fit when I was done - kinda - mostly - she never noticed anyway A panel tool is a great investment for DIY audio installs. Most decent parts stores sell them. It's the best $6 I ever spent on car audio, and saved me a few hundred cuss words. http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/review...ngdoorpanel.jpg Edited December 16, 2005 by Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyficky Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Yep, Grumpy is right. The right tools = easy job. Lack of tools = heavy cursing or paying someone to do it..... I prefer to do it myself, but just moved to cali and all my tools are in atlanta.... :X :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 There may be a speaker out there that fits, but not Pioneer, JBL, Polk audio, or eclipse will fit without cutting. alpine 5x7 is an almost direct replacement.. napa has these $15/pr. ones that are exact replacement although not made by clarion but another comp in japan.. they even look the same.. of course paper cones suck!! the tool is nice but i find it unnecesary.. butter knife or a flat screwdriver does a good job and i bet you already have either one or both at home.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 My Infinity Reference speakers are pretty much a drop in- or were, at least. Mine are several years old, about year 2000 or so. Why not just pull one each of the stockers, check for clearance, then take it with you when you're shopping. That would save a bunch of hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyficky Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 uh, yea, I did that. The guy at Al and Ed's looked at the old speaker and told me that a few years ago, speakers with that shape became obsolete (good ones anyway, I'm sure you can get crap ones that fit). Maybe thats why your 2000's fit.?. I took my speakers out, showed them to the guy, then took new speakers and tried to fit them in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Are the Sony speakers that Wal-Mart sells any good? I don't need top notch, but I do want it to sound a lot better than stock. I already have a Pioneer cd player installed. So now I just need decent speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 i am pretty sure walmart does not carry any 5x7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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