How to Replace the Front Speaker on a 2003 Saturn L300

The 2003 Saturn LS300 is equipped with factory-installed 6-1/2-inch round speakers in the front doors. There are a large number of aftermarket equivalents, so the Saturn owner who wants to replace a defective speaker, or install higher-performance speakers, has many options. You'll have to remove the original speaker and the door panel to access the speaker. Only hand tools and a modest investment of time is necessary.

Things You'll Need

• Panel tool
• Phillips screwdriver
• 8 mm screwdriver

Instructions

1. Pry out the triangular "sail" panel at the upper back edge of the front door panel.

2. Pry out two small plastic screw covers from the trim surrounding the door pull handle. Remove a Phillips screw from behind each cover with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Pry around the bottom and side edges of the door panel with your panel tool. Lift the door panel firmly upwards and disconnect the electrical harnesses connected to the back.

4. Remove three 8 mm screws holding the speaker with an 8 mm screwdriver. Pull out the speaker and disconnect the wiring harness on the back of the speaker.

5. Plug the new speaker into the wiring harness and test operation. Place the speaker in the door and secure it with the 8 mm screws. Replace the door panel and trim pieces.

Tips & Warnings

• You can purchase a panel tool at an auto parts store.

References

• "Car Stereo Cookbook"; Mark Rumreich; 2005
• "Saturn Coupes/Sedans/Wagons, 1991-2003;" Matthew E. Frederick; 2006