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2005-2010 Hummer H3 Faulty Speaker Replacement

This guide is meant to be used for the 2007...

iFixit Library 2005-2010 Hummer H3 Moderate 35 - 50 minutes Guide 161065

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide is meant to be used for the 2007 Hummer H3. Keep in mind that there may be discrepancies if you use this guide for a different model year. In this guide, there are two wires to disconnect. To prevent injury/harm, it is recommended that the vehicle be switched off, followed by disconnecting the battery.

Step 1

Disconnect Battery

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP ESD Safe Blunt Nose Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Ensure the vehicle is turned off before accessing the battery.
Remove the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal. Removing the positive terminal first could result in a direct short to the ground.
Use your 10-millimeter wrench to remove the hex nuts on the negative terminal. (Image 1)
Once the negative terminal's hex nut is removed, we can tuck the negative terminal and cable beside the battery. (Image 2)
Repeat these two steps for the positive terminal.

Step 2

Locate and Remove Plastic Covers

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP ESD Safe Blunt Nose Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Identify plastic covers (Image 1)
Remove plastic covers with tweezers (Image 2 & 3)
Be careful not to scratch the plastic when you remove the coverings with the tweezers.

Step 3

Removing the Fasteners

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Magnetic Pickup Tool Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the three highlighted fasteners with the T30 Torx Screwdriver. (Image 1 & 2)
Use the magnetic pickup tool for loosened stubborn fasteners that are difficult to remove from the socket (Image 3)

Step 4

Detaching Door Panel

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The door panel will not fully detach in this step. Do not yank after the panel is released from the frame!
It is recommended to have an extra helping hand for the following steps.
Shimmy the prybar along the outlined area until you feel a slight detachment from the door panel. (Image 1)
Grab the door panel and pull the bottom portion towards yourself slightly. (Image 2)
With the panel pulled slightly towards you, you can lift it, releasing it from the frame. (Image 3)

Step 5

Disconnecting Cables from the Panel

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP ESD Safe Blunt Nose Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Do not yank the door panel.
Having an extra helping hand hold the panel while you complete the following steps is recommended.
Locate the two metal cables used for the handle and locking mechanism attached to the ball sockets behind the door panel. (Image 1)
Rotate the yellow cable 90 degrees counterclockwise and lift the cable from the ball socket. Repeat for the green cable. (Image 2)
With both cables removed from the panel, we can now remove the Blue electrical cable.
Press on the clip of the blue cable and gently unplug. (Image 3)

Step 6

Removing faulty rear side speaker

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP ESD Safe Blunt Nose Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Locate the four fasteners that hold the speaker in place. (Image 1)
Use the Phillips Head Screwdriver size PH2 to remove the four fasteners (Image 2)
With the fasteners removed, we can gently pull the speaker out, which will reveal the final cable.
Locate the clip on the cable connected to the speaker and gently unplug it. (Image 3)