Glad it worked for you, Loren. If you are bothering to replace the speakers I imagine you're also putting in a new head unit---and in that case I would strongly recommend also bypassing the center console fader switch. You don't need to run new wire to the speakers to accomplish this, as is usually claimed. If you cut the wire bundle that comes into the fader from the head unit at the switch, pull the bundle back into the head unit opening, and remove all the tape and shrink-tube holding it together, you'll see the four pairs of front and rear speaker wires (and a lot of extra spaghetti used to create common grounds for the fader switch, which can be cut and discarded en masse). I used an AA battery to make sure I got the polarity right and then spliced the speakers into the harness at the head unit connector. Using the head unit's fader instead of the outboard one makes for a BIG improvement in sound---you won't get the full benefit of newer, higher-output speakers otherwise.
Alex On 10/26/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks. I found a pocket knife blade was effective between the trim strip and the grille to pry up the trim strip. Your guidance was enough to get me started. Should have some sound in a day or three. Loren At 09:58 AM 10/26/2006, you wrote: >Loren, if your '88 is like my '87, the angled trim strip to the inside >of the grille can be pried up. There are two screws underneath. A >stubby screwdriver and a helper with small hands will help to get them >out---there isn't much clearance between the windshield and dash at >that point. After that the grille comes out pretty easily---it has to >be slid towards the inside, out from under some trim at the A-pillar, >and then up. At that point I think it's obvious how to get the >speakers themselves out. I seem to remember that they're just held in >by friction, but replacements will probably have to be screwed down >into new holes unless you shell out for the Rainbows that are an exact >fit (i.e. $$$). > >Alex Chamberlain >'87 300D Turbo Loren Faeth _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
