How to Replace Your Acura’s Front Speakers

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1999-2003 TL
2004-2008 TL
2009-2014 TL
2004-2008 TSX
2009-2014 TSX
2001-2006 MDX
2007-2013 MDX
2014-2020 MDX
2007-2013 RDX (please contact us)
2013-2022 ILX
2015-2022 TLX
2015-2020 RLX (please contact us)

These instructions are for 2009-2020 Acura Speakers for the instructions on how to install the speakers on other years use the links above.

1. 1. 1. Remove the screw securing the factory speaker
         
      2. pull the factory speaker forward and lift up.
         
      3. Disconnect and remove the factory speaker. Leave the top clip inserted into the door panel.
         
      4. Install the two white inserts. The metal screw is for the top the black screws for the bottom.
         
      5. Install the speaker gasket onto the spacer.
         
      6. line up the spacer with the corresponding holes on the door panel. Screw the spacer into place
         
      7. Connect the speaker harness to the factory harness. Connect the harness to the aftermarket speaker.
      8. Mount the speaker onto the spacer and test the speaker.
         
      9. Pry the tweeter panel away from the door
      10. Disconnect the tweeter and carefully pry the tweeter out of the factory housing.
          
      11. Prepare the tweeter and tweeter cup for installation. Add the necessary foam to reduce any rattle.
          
      12. Install the tweeter on the factory housing and adjust the tweeter cup until it clicks into place.
          
      13. Connect the tweeter harness to the factory harness and aftermarket tweeter.
          
      14. Secure the wiring and install the tweeter housing back onto the door panel.