Replacing dash speakers in a 1985 Grand Prix

[UOFLcards]

I am looking to replace the dash speakers in my 1985 Grand Prix.

What size are the speakers in the dash? And how do I go about changing them?

 

[Longroof79]

Assuming that you have the corner (stereo) speakers. They should be 3.5". As for getting to them, that's another whole can of worms.
Perhaps some Pontiac guys can better explain what they did toy change them. From what I can see, I think the dash would have to come down, or pulled away from the body to gain access.
I have a Pontiac GP dash going into my Chevy wagon. I'll replace the speakers prior installing the dash.

 

[beenen]

if everything is the same as in my monte, the size 3.5 inch

i used this tool to unscrew the grill protecting the speaker..not sure what exactly its called




be careful tho..the magnet might be a little bit oversize and might not fit..i made mine fit but also cracked a little corner piece of the dash by the grill by forcing it in..not noticeable unless you really look at it closely

good luck

 

[galeaiii]

I have never changed dash speakers in a GP, but I did take the dash out of one last winter to put in my Monte SS. Let me tell you it does not look like fun. There is ductwork in the way on both sides that to me looks like it will have to be removed to get to the speakers. I believe that the speakers were 3.5 inches.

 

[81Regal]

if everything is the same as in my monte, the size 3.5 inch

i used this tool to unscrew the grill protecting the speaker..not sure what exactly its called




be careful tho..the magnet might be a little bit oversize and might not fit..i made mine fit but also cracked a little corner piece of the dash by the grill by forcing it in..not noticeable unless you really look at it closely

good luck

That's called an offset screwdriver. The GP's use a different cover than Montes do, if I remeber correctly the cover over the speaker pops off but you have to pull the dash to swap the speaker.

 

[UOFLcards]

Doesnt sound like much fun. :?

May think awhile on it before I dive in.

 

[jbracing]

Yes they are 3.5 inch speakers and yes you must remove the dash which involves dropping the steering column as far as u can. It isn't fun. That's why my dash speakers are remaining stock until I feel like buying a head unit along with dash speakers. I pulled the dash once already. If you do decide to pull the dash be extremely careful not to flex the dash any when it comes out. It will most likely crack or split finding a good replacement won't be easy or cheap.

 

[LSCustoms]

they are 3.5" and why do you have to pull the dash to get to them? maybe the grand prix is different?... anyhow, i have to run out to the garage and take a pic of the angle drillbit driver i use, but someone posted a pic of something that would work to get to the screws... have you thought about adding kick panels, and just throwing some tweeters up there?

 

[crucial118]

That sucks. Why would they make it that hard to change speakers? My cutlass uses the screws in the grill and I just used the offset screwdriver to remove. Ditch the ponti and get a cutty. Just kidding and good luck.

 

[UOFLcards]

Well, I have taken the dash off several times but never really knew how to change out the speakers.

So really if I am reading this correctly taking the dash off would be the biggest headache correct? After that it sounds like it might be pretty easy? :?