ychachad

How does one remove the subwoofer in the back on a 1992 LS400? I have been trying to access it, and cannot find a way, without actually damaging the plastic and cover that is on currently. All help is appreciated. I did a search, but could not locate the procedure.
Thanks in advance.

LexLS

Two clips on the sub cover itself are located under the front side hold it in place. They clip into the metal rear deck under the back rear trim panel. Use a thin regular screwdriver with some paper over the tip, so you don't damage the plastic, then wedge that between the sub cover and rear deck and push up, it should pop right out. I actually just used my fingers to pull it off though, it's simple! The just undo the sub clip and the four bolts, done.
Earl!

GA400

Guys,

One note of caution, As spxchrome already knows, the old woofer is extremely fragile. I wouldn't pop the cover off without planning to go ahead and disconnect it and/or remove it. I took mine out yesterday and it literally crumbled in my hands. The good news is you can drive without it, as I am doing now, until I get an enclosure for my new subwoofer. I was unable to modify the existing housing to fit my new subwoofer as the attachment points are part of the frame of the old subwoofer.

GA400

LexLS

GA400 - Are you talking about that screen that covers the woofer? If you are you don't need to take that off, just the four bolts and sub wire clip and the sub is out. I was taking about the piece you have to take off before even seeing the sub -- the plastic sub cover with the rear brake light built into it. I agree that the woofer itself is extremely fragile, it sucks, good thing you're replacing yours!

GA400

Earl,

Yes, I am talking about the woofer itself, the paper cone and the foam rubber crumbled in my hands yesterday. No wonder it was rattling so bad. The outer cover with the screen and brake light housing is sound, but the first time I removed mine I didn't put paper or masking tape on my screwdriver and I got a small dent in one edge, not really visible unless you have it off. Can't wait to get the new sub in, I am going to wait until I get a new head unit too and use the same mounting kit and harness that you used from soundfx.

Thanks,

GA400

LexLS

Good choice man, you already know what my HU looks like using that kit, VERY solid. It's too bad about your sub disintegrating though, but hey, you're better off without that thing! Sounds like your new system will be a major improvement.
Earl!

ychachad

Thanks everyone for the invaluable info. I'll try it out this weekend. I am also going to do the rear differential oil, the engine oil, spark plugs, air filter, PIAA superwhite headlamps (scavenged from my Infiniti G20) , replace 2 tyres, and do a wheel alignment job. That's a lot of work. I ought to be done with the maintenance after that.
Y. Chachad

rybikowsky

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rhayward

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