Speaker Test/Replacement: Tweeter

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Tweeter
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NOTE:
  • Be careful not to damage the tweeter grille and the dashboard.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
  1. Carefully pry the tweeter grille (A) out of the dashboard.
    Fig 1: Prying Tweeter Grille Out Of Dashboard
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  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the tweeter.
  3. Remove the tweeter (A) from the speaker grille (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Tweeter From Speaker Grille
    G06431890Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Check the capacitor condition. If any malfunction is found, replace the tweeter.
  5. Measure the resistance between the tweeter (A) terminal No. 2 and the outside terminal of the capacitor. There should be about 4 Ξ©.
    Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Tweeter Terminal No. 2 And Outside Terminal Of Capacitor
    G06431891Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the tweeter.
  7. Install the tweeter in the reverse order of removal.
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