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Old 02-25-07, 08:56 AM
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Default 2GS factory sub removal??

last week i installed my avn6600 nav unit, so since there is no use for my stock sub, cd changer, and amp, i plan on removing them either today or some time this week.
i can figure out how to uninstall the cd changer and factory amp, but i can't seem to access the screws that secure the factory sub. i did a few searches but came up empty. i know there has to be a walk though out there somewhere, if any of you can post a link to a 2gs factory sub removal thread or write up a few pointers, i would appreciate it.

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Old 02-25-07, 09:10 AM
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Heres an entire DIY site.

http://lexusmodz.netfirms.com/

Enjoy...
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ninja edit.. i'm 3 minutes too late. heh

it should be the same for the ML as it is for the pioneer... but here you go.

http://lexusmodz.netfirms.com/GS_DIY/rear_deck/

search is your friend.

o/t: why am I still a rookie?

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Old 02-25-07, 10:08 AM
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thanks guys!
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Can somebody up these links for me?
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Does anyone have a link on how to remove the factory sub? The above two links don't work.
Old 03-12-09, 07:59 AM
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remove the lower back seat, just pull up on 2 sides near the front edge.
remove back seat backing by unbolting 2 bolts behind head rests and 6? by the bottom by the seat belt locks.
move the backing forward to you have space to work with
remove the C pillar trims by just pulling it out
on the near edge of the rear deck, there's about 3 plastic tabs you just pry out with flat head
pull the rear deck towards you and move it so you have room
you'll now see the stock sub.

DO NOT just pull the rear deck's speaker grill! I was told that and did it, yes I do see the sub and bolts, but it broke all my tabs for the grill and now I have no way of securing it down other than just gravity and tape.
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Originally Posted by SHiZNiLTi
Does anyone have a link on how to remove the factory sub? The above two links don't work.
Check the stickys:

Hello all (Links to most DIYs for the GS) PLEASE LOOK HERE BEFORE YOU SEARCH!! OR POST


Sub replacement DIY:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=kicker+10 BROKEN
http://bananags.grantham-internation...DIY/rear_deck/ FIXED

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Both link work when you open them from the DIY Sticky thread. For some reason the top link will not open from here. Either way BlackoutGS you have the links now.

In the future look to the DIY Sticky there are many helpful links there.
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Just finished removing that damn stock sub. Now I know why the guys that installed my aftermarket subs didn't remove it. What a PITA. It took me about an hour and a half.

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Originally Posted by DarKnight
Just finished removing that damn stock sub. Now I know why the guys that installed my aftermarket subs didn't remove it. What a PITA. It took me about an hour and a half.
It's a PITA the first time you do it, but after that, it's not bad. I've taken my sub out 3 times, it's easy now. It takes practice
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whats the size of the sub
Old 05-20-10, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mtparker18
It's a PITA the first time you do it, but after that, it's not bad. I've taken my sub out 3 times, it's easy now. It takes practice
I'm sure it does get easier but I don't plan on doing it again lol.
Old 05-20-10, 07:11 AM
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I can't get the rear deck off... ****ing brake light harness is too far away for my short *** arms. *sigh*
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haha just push up the covering and stick your hand in to unbolt. its just 3 nuts.


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