How to Replace the Speakers in a Camaro

Whether your Camaro is new or old, chances are the factory-installed speakers are not very good. With the abundance of choices in replacement speakers, deciding what brand and style to buy will be much harder than the actual replacement process. Before removing any speakers, make sure the Camaro is turned off and there is no power going to the stereo system. Once you have your replacement speakers in hand, the actual work will take less than half an hour.

Things You'll Need

  • Flat screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Replacement speakers
  • Socket set
  • Trim pin removal tool
  • Take the speaker grille covers off from the rear deck by carefully prying them up with the tip of the flat screwdriver. Once they are removed, you will have access to the screws holding the speakers in place.

  • Remove the screws with the Philips screwdriver, then lift the speakers up from the holes by hand. Be careful not to damage the wires as you lift out the speakers.

  • Unclip the speaker wire from the old speaker terminals and clip it onto the terminals for the new speakers. In older Camaros, the speaker wire may be soldered in place. You can break the solder easily with the flat screwdriver by scraping over it with the tip of the blade. Use caution doing this so you do not puncture anything with the screwdriver. Once you have connected the wires to the new speakers, go to Step 4.

  • Set the new speakers into the speaker cavities and reinstall the screws, then place the grilles back over the speakers and carefully tap them down into place with your hand.

  • Remove the fasteners in the driver door panel with the Philips screwdriver, if you have an older model, or the socket set, if your Camaro is a newer model.

  • Use the trim pin removal tool to remove the trim pins holding the bottom of the driver door panel to the door. Once you have the trim pins out, lift the door panel up and away from the door. If you have power windows and locks, disconnect the switches before pulling the door panel away from the door completely. Set the door panel aside.

  • Use the Philips screwdriver or socket set to unscrew the speaker from the door. Lift the speaker out of its cavity, disconnect it, then connect the new one in the same manner you employed in changing the rear deck speakers.

  • Reinstall the screws that hold the speaker in place and reinstall the door panel in the reverse of how you removed it. Repeat this procedure on the passenger door when done with the driver door.