Kia Forte: AVN System / Speaker

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / AVN System / Speaker

Components and components location

Components Location

[4DR]

1. Front tweeter speaker
2. Front door speaker
3. Rear door speaker

4. Crash pad center speaker
5. Subwoofer speaker (Option)
6. External amplifier (Option)

[5DR]

1. Front tweeter speaker
2. Front door speaker
3. Rear door speaker

4. Crash pad center speaker
5. Subwoofer speaker (Option)
6. External amplifier (Option)

Repair procedures

Inspection

When handling the speakers :

•	Do not cause shock to the speakers by dropping or throwing them.

•	Be careful not to drop water and oil on the speakers.

•	Use caution to handle the speaker because diaphragm made of paper is easily torn by impact or external force.

•	Audio system tuning may cause damage to the speakers. The modified speakers are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

1.	Basic inspection Loosen the screws to rule out the interference from the body trims and surrounding parts and then remove the speaker. After removing the speaker, check the sound quality of the speaker with the connector plugged in.

Inspection for each cause

(1)

Abnormal vibration

–	Make sure the mounting screws are properly tightened before replacing the speaker.

–	Reinstall the speaker and check that the symptom is resolved.

–	If the symptom does not disappear, replace the speaker with a new one.

(2)

Noise

–	Check that the speaker connector is properly connected and reinstall the connector if necessary.

–	If noises occur in the radio mode, turn to the CD player mode.

–	If noises occur in both modes, replace the speaker with a new one.

If noises occur only in the radio mode, the poor radio reception is the cause so do not replace the speaker.

(3)

Poor working

–	Check the plus (+) and negative (-) speaker terminals using an ohmmeter.

–	If resistance is measured at the specified value shown below, the speaker operation is normal.

–	If the measured resistance is different from the specified value, replace the speaker.

Removal

Front Door Speaker

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

2.	Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove front door speaker (B) by loosening the screws.

Tweeter Speaker

1.	Remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A) by using the screw driver or remover.

2.	Disconnect the tweeter speaker connector (A).

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

Rear Door Speaker

1.	Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")

2.	Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove rear door speaker (B) by loosening the screws.

Crash Pad Center Speaker

1.	Remove the center speakr grille (A).

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

3.	Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).

Sub Woofer

[4DR]

1.	Remove the package tray trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Package Tray Trim")

2.	Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove subwoofer (B) by loosening the nuts.

[5DR]

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

2.	Disconnect the connector (A).

3.	Remove the subwoofer by loosening the bolt and nuts.

Installation

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Check the AVN system for normal operation.

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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