Audio Systems: Car Audio Speaker Removal, stock speakers, mechanical fastening

Question
Hi I own a 1995 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab Truck. I recently purchased and installed a Pioneer Deck (DEH-1700) and Alpine 6.5" speakers(SPS-170A), which are mounted in the door panels. I got them both installed at best buy. I thought I would be able to get by without replacing the stock dash speakers, and save money at the same time. However I more recently purchased a pair of 4x6" Pioneer (TS-A4670R) also from Best Buy. However I am not willing to spend the extra money on getting them installed as i hear it is quite simple. But it seems I am already stuck. I removed the grille for the speakers, and unbolted the speakers but I cant get the stock speakers disconnected and once I do im still not too sure how to install them. The stock speakers are dead and are making my Alpines sound bad lol so i need to replace them but there is no way im paying another $40 for a simple installation. The stock speakers, also 4x6"s read the following on the back: REV.00, Delco Electronics,16157267, 10 OHM, 4BN5S. What I would like to know is step by step, how do i remove and disconnect the stock speakers and intall the new ones. I really appreciate any help. Thank you very much. Have a good one.

Answer
Ryan,
You should be able to pull the speaker out far enough to pull off the plug/connectors on the factory speaker. The factory connectors may not fit the after market speakers, you might have to splice a short length of speaker wire that came with the new speakers onto the factory wires so that you can connect to the new speakers. You may also have to do some adjusting of the mechanical fastening of the new speakers so they will screw down so you can put the speaker grill back on.


Tom,
T&D ELECTRONICS
tdeser@zoominternet.net