Kia Sedona: Speakers Repair procedures

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Inspection

Troubleshooting for Speaker

(1)	Basic inspection of speaker Inspect the sound from speaker after verifying that the speaker mounting screws are removed and the wiring connector is connected precisely to eliminate vibration transmitted from body trims and surrounding parts.

(2)

Case Troubleshooting

No.

Case

Inspection/Remedy

Trembling sound

1)	Before replacing the speaker, inspect that the mounting screw is installed properly.

2)	After re-installing the speaker, verify that no trembling sound is heard.

3)	If the trembling sound occurs again, replace the speaker with a new one.

Noise

1)	Check if the wiring connector is connected normally. If not, reconnect the wiring connector.

2)	In case of radio static, check if there is a noise from CD player.

3)	When a noise is heard on turning radio and CD on, replace the speaker with new one.

If the noise is related to radio static only, this must be coming from poor radio reception. In this case, there is no need for repair or replacement.

Poor performance

Inspection of the wiring connection between the battery and the speaker

1)	Before replacing the speaker, inspect the wiring and connections in the speaker circuit.

2)	Check the power supply to the speaker and the resistance, and then inspect the sound quality.

3)	If the speaker works poorly, replace it with new one.

–	When handling speakers:

–	Dropping or rough handling of the speaker can cause damage.

–	Be careful not to spill water or oil on the speaker.

–	Caution during dealing of speaker because the material of diaphragm is paper which is easy to be torn by impact and external force.

–	Modifying the audio system by customer requests may cause electric damage to the speaker.

–	And, in this case the speakers are not covered by the manufacturer''s warranty.

Removal

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Front Speaker

Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

2.	Disconnect the front speaker connector (A).

3.	Remove the front speaker (A) after loosening the screws.

Rear Speaker

Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1.	Remove the luggage side trim. (Refer to Body - "Luggage Side Trim")

2.	Remove the rear speaker (B) after disconnecting the connector (A) and loosening the screws.

Crash Pad Center Speaker

Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad center speaker grille (A).

2.	Remove the crash pad center speaker (A) after loosening the screws.

3.	Disconnect the crash pad center speaker connector (A).

Tweeter Speaker (Crash Pad)

Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1.	Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

2.	Remove the left/right crash pad side speaker grille (A).

3.	Remove the tweeter speaker (A) after loosening the screws.

Sub Woofer Speaker

Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1.	Remove the left luggage side trim. (Refer to Body - "Luggage Side Trim")

2.	Disconnect the sub woofer speaker connector (A).

3.	Remove the sub woofer speaker (A) after loosening the nuts.

Installation

Front Speaker

1.	Install the front speaker.

2.	Connect the front speaker connector.

3.	Install the front door trim.

Rear Speaker

1.	Install the rear speaker.

2.	Connect the rear speaker connector.

3.	Install the luggage side trim.

Crash Pad Center Speaker

1.	Connect the crash pad center speaker connector.

2.	Install the crash pad center speaker.

3.	Install the crash pad center speaker grille.

Tweeter Speaker (Crash Pad)

1.	Install the tweeter speaker.

2.	Install the crash pad side speaker grille.

3.	Install the main crash pad assembly.

Sub Woofer Speaker

1.	Install the sub woofer speaker.

2.	Connect the sub woofer speaker connector.

3.	Install the left luggage side trim.

Make sure that the speaker connectors are plugged in properly.

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