TUTORIAL: How to fix / repair Bose speakers (buzzing / rattle) Mazda 3, 6, CX-5, CX-3, MX-5, CX-7

Mazda 3, 6, CX-5, CX-3, CX-30, MX-5, CX-7, CX-9 fix or repair door Bose speakers (with buzzing / rattle) in 13 simple steps.
Required tools:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Trim tool
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- Liquid Alcohol Sanitizer
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[@imsteevin]

For anyone w/ 14-18 Mazda3, pull the door panel off starting near the side of the door speaker area, then the opposite lower side, then the top outside edge, then last the top inside edge. This is the order in the service manual and will help prevent clip breaking. Thanks for this helpful video! Mine was just rattling and reseating the speaker eliminated it.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@chrisforcini4546]

My 2016 CX-5 driver door speaker was rattling for months. Dealer quoted me ~$600 to replace it. This video helped me fix it for (basically) free. Thank you!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@nosirrahm]

Never would i have thought that I would find a video on my Bose speaker rattling in my Mazda 3. The internet is great. I am going to try it because that rattle is going to drive me insane.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@benyarwood7335]

does the sound like distortion because mine sounds like distorting?

[@missoya]

Same! 🙋‍♀️

[@nosirrahm]

@@benyarwood7335 it just hear rattling from the speaker vibrating. Like change in your cup holder. Just annoying. Actually, before I could do anything, it just stopped. So, I’m not sure how it adjusted but it was enough to stop the sound.

[@michaelmassaro3483]

I’m having this very same issue. Sounds like change rattling. Only does it on warm days. So what should I do to fix it? Will the steps in the video fix it?

[@theothercharltonfan]

I've just fixed the passenger door speaker rattle on my 2016 Mazda 6 - I followed these instructions and managed to remove the door panel without destroying the existing clips! Repair was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions on the video and the speakers now sound great with plenty of bass with no more rattling! Great video and thanks! 👍

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@Ragnarok1881]

Just appreciate the fact this video is literally a diamond in rough. My Bose speaker started to rattle and I'm definitely glad this video is available to diy it.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@SPER1]

Man.. I wish I would've watched this video all the way through... I kept on struggling when I was trying to put the door panel back on. I didn't not realize that you could/should remove the plastic frame from the door panel and put that on the door before attaching the rest of the panel to the door... That would've been extremely helpful. Great video, you really cover everything you need to know in this video!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@rlock5758]

Just a quick note of appreciation, your video was invaluable in helping me fix my rattling subwoofer. I didn't do too well on reinstalling the door card, but that was me, not the video. Grateful thanks to you for the excellent guide.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@melissasandford8842]

Thank you so much. $22 and maybe 20 minutes of my time and I can now listen to whatever I want at the volume I please without having to cut the bass. Very much appreciated

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank yoo too for the feedback! 👍

[@tehxii7706]

How is the fix holding up?

[@melissasandford8842]

@@tehxii7706 still going strong 😁

[@nysh182]

I can't thank you enough! Saved me a couple hundred bucks and my bose speakers are back from the dead. If you're unsure whether you can do this, know it was my first time trying to fix something in my car too. Just make sure you get the tools and follow the steps in the video. Thanks!!!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@imsteevin]

There are great factory service manual scans for these cars on forums and make most car repairs very straightforward. Good luck!

[@stevonash4545]

DUDE YOU ARE THE MAN!! I WAS JUST ABOUT TO BUY A NEW SPEAKER AND PAY SOMEBODY TO INSTALL IT. THAT WOULD HAVE COST ME $250 TOTAL TO REPLACE THE BOSE SPEAKER. YOUR VIDEO ABSOLUTELY WORKED THANK YOU FOR FIXING THE ONE THING THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY DRIVING ME INSANE OF COURSE ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOL THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback! 👍

[@dertrandy1628]

Awesome tutorial. Clear steps. Slow movements with descriptions in detail. Perfect for me. Thanks a lot dude

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@Clando69]

I used some super glue and haven't had the issue in over a year, good video, really helped thanks.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@MrDanceswithsheep]

Just done this following your video, worked a dream. Thank you very much for your time making this.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@lucienwalraven7930]

Thx ! Worked and my “superb” Bose speakers work again.

[@seanfinlay7393]

Excellent video, thanks so much for posting it. I was able to repair the speakers in my 2015 CX 5! The sound of music is back in the car! Cheers.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@tonyzworld]

I was getting ready to order some new speakers when I stumbled across this. Followed your steps and it worked for me! Thank you!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@Ashe0429]

How does it sound now?

[@Servicetutorials]

@@Ashe0429 Like new

[@tonyzworld]

@@Ashe0429 The rattle is gone so...better. :)

[@NeilBeukes]

Followed this to a tea and sounds all good now. Saved me lots of $$ and actually pretty quick and easy ! Thanks alot.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback! 👍

[@MrMattDat]

Very good video! Nice pace and great attention to detail (like the releases on the wire connectors)

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback, Matt! 👍

[@foofighta8]

Thank you very much for this tutorial - it helped me a lot! I repaired both Bose front speakers (Mazda 3 BM from 2015) and now I have good quality sound again (without rattling)! :D And I saved a lot of money, because the service station told me to change both speakers!

[@Servicetutorials]

Glad to help! Thank you for the feedback!

[@RMVideoEditor]

Nice one! I probably won't attempt it myself but good to see how it's done.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@daniel_z]

Thank you for this video. Followed it from start to finish to fix the door speaker on my CX-5.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@andrewlee5820]

Thanks so much. Saved me a fortune and all repaired on my CX-5 - you are a star!!!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for watching!

[@johnnn.darrelll2746]

What yr is your cx5

[@charlessparkenbaugh1677]

Great tutorial. My speaker isn't working at all now. But at least I know how to remove the door panel.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@jeremyvandusen3570]

Hey I do some vids my self so know the work you go through to product such a vid. Thank you for your contribution here. You helped me help a friend!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your nice feedback, Jeremy! 👍

[@grantcunningham1867]

Just fixed my daughters Axela (3) excellent instructions 100% success - thanks

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback! 👍

[@smilespray]

Thanks for this! Fixed my CX-5 speakers.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@Calypso3]

Thank you for sharing! This worked perfectly! Much appreciated

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for your feedback!

[@moonjuice4891]

Bai baiatule, sa-ti dea D-zeu sanatate ca ai facut acest clip. M-am chinuit mult pana sa-ti gasesc videoul aici cu door panel-ul de la usa fata a pasagerului. Am avut exact aceeasi problema cu boxa de bass. Multumesc mult ! M-am abonat ! :)

[@Servicetutorials]

Multumim de feedback! 👍

[@nelsoncontreras2615]

very nice video and you explain it in detail great job.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@davidorrock5985]

Great video. I followed the procedure and repaired my speaker, saved a fortune. Thank you

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@michaelv1984]

Thank you! Can’t wait to tackle this!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the comment!

[@mikhailstepanets1784]

thanks, very detailed video, with the tools and materials used

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@viktorschleinin7767]

Thank you very much! I had the same problem and I fixed it with your help.

[@Servicetutorials]

I’m glad to hear that! 👍

[@furgal1966]

Great video. Very informative and helpful.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@danalexandrescu2608]

Multumesc frumos, e exact ce-mi trebuia.

[@Servicetutorials]

Cu placere!

[@hellic677]

Thanks for tutorial 👊 today I'm replace speakers . Greate vidio

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@kevjq2435]

Thank you for posting

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for watching!

[@andrewrobinson1057]

Thanks in advance. I will do the same repair myself having watched this.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@abubakarahmed8948]

This is great I will try this on my 2014 Mazda 3, but in the mean time, I just adjust my sound setting to use one speaker and it still sounds ok. Thank you so much

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@bastogne315]

Me too.

[@DanielAlvarezglob]

Really nice video

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for watching!

[@ronancathor5388]

Thx nice video and good job there

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@HighVoltageMadness]

Thanks I accidentally blew one of the bose speakers in my Mazda.I thought it was impossible to fix. But when i took it apart all that happened was the spider came unglued from the speaker. I used CA glue to repair it.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the info!

[@1968keithh]

Thank you very helpful

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@mikemeans7561]

great information that saved me from buying new...if you can find an 8" woofer adapter ring for it. its a 9" woofer.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@StilosPayzzz]

Can you do one on how to add an after market amp and convetter for subs?

[@kevjq2435]

Thank you for sharing

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@qaser8]

As I have just been quoted AU$1000 EACH to replace these door speakers in a Mazda 6 (what a rip off) I will be giving this a try. Thanks heaps. Excellent tutorial.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@qaser8]

And it worked perfectly.

[@Servicetutorials]

@@qaser8 👍

[@michaelsih2490]

Great video; thank you. Could you tell me which size clamps did you use? I don't need to buy all the other clamps if I can buy just the ones you used.

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

ya the right one on my mazda 3 rattles with low bass. Really annoying. I just fixed a cracked surround on my driver's side mirror, now I'm motivated to do the right speaker.

[@Servicetutorials]

Good luck!

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

​@@Servicetutorials it worked!

[@Diego_alejandroGT]

excelente trabajo!

[@Servicetutorials]

Gracias!

[@burns985]

In my 2016 CX5 i have terrible rattling in both doors and buying them is crazy expensive. Did this fixing lasts? Im thinking to do it tomorrow ! I thank you so much for help !

[@Servicetutorials]

Yes, it lasts. I have no problem since then.

[@cybermx8896]

NIce ,good videl, Seems that bose speakers have the same problem quality issues. Thank , fixed mine with your tutorial. Do you know how to upgrade o what speaker can I use to upgrada my CX-5 2013 front door speakers?

[@RB-xw2yg]

Thanks a lot!! 😃😃😃I am so grateful for this video and for the excellent explanation!! My Mazda dealer would not help me, even tough they know that this is a general Mazda problem.... It worked perfectly on my 2015 Mazda 3. You saved me a lot of money and I actually enjoyed doing it 😄😆 Now let the music play!!! 😎😎 (Just two minor remarks to help other viewers: 1) before putting back the door panel at the end, first you have to put the trim clips in the door panel. Then you can click the door panel as a whole into the holes in the door. This is not really clear in the video. I put the new trim clips into the door, but it appeared that you have to slide each trim clip in a different specific manner into the door panel. So I had to remove the trim clips from the door. Not a problem, but maybe a good thing to know. 2) the glue in the link in the description is not the glue Tutoriale Auto is using in the video. I specifically searched for the Loctite glue and finally ordered it online in the US. Later I found out that he used the Soudal Fix All Crystal glue, which would have been easier for me to buy.)

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@maxtrain2010]

Hi, just wanted to clarify. Did your speaker make a vibrating/rattle sound? Did doing the steps in this video solve the problem? Thanks

[@Servicetutorials]

@@maxtrain2010 Hi! Yes, I resolved the problem. It’s been 3 years since I did it and I did not have a problem anymore.

[@maxtrain2010]

@@Servicetutorials appreciate your help. Thanks

[@RB-xw2yg]

@@maxtrain2010 Yes it did for the most part. After my post, it appeared that I do have a little bit of rattling, but that might be resonance. Have to check that. But it is much, much better than it was before!

[@lightest2385]

Thanks man saved me from buying new speakers

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@tehxii7706]

I put the speaker back on after 10 hours as I needed to drive but am hoping if I don't use it I should be good. Or should I still be able to use it a bit? I know the seal is still curing. I also used CA glue to provide an initial connection

[@user-jf3xc9lv7v]

Do you need to replace the broken clips to reinstall the door cover? It looks like you don't do this part in your video so I'm wondering if it's necessary. Thank you so much!!! I took my car to the Mazda dealer and they just told me the speaker had blown...ridiculous they didn't know this common problem.

[@Servicetutorials]

Yes, you have to replace those clips that are broken, otherwise your door panel will not stay in place.

[@anthonybobrowski1907]

having issues getting the window sleeve thing correct

[@davisrowe6366]

The trim clip link isn’t working. Can you help me with a Mazda part number as a reference. Thanks!

[@robinbjrkas6784]

Would Tec7 do the job? (Asking after I have used it, since thats the right order..) Thanks for the video.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@jezior_lca]

Just did the same repair. Its a shame that premium speakers are such low manufacturing quality. Cmon bose...

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@cybermx8896]

Nice, but you need to stop de rust. First need to peel off the rust under the paint, clean de rust, preferably applying some layer of anticorrosive and re paint again,. and need to clean the rust under the cardboard material, and apply and antirust with a isop, clean again. after that you can apply the silicon. otherwise the speaker will continue to corrode.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@cybermx8896]

@@Servicetutorials Thanks to your video I realized that my speaker had corroded. It helped me a lot. Nice work. In the part where the cardboard material was detached, there is a lot of rust and it is necessary to clean it with alcohol and anticorrosive liquid. You have to clean underneath until the swab you use to clean it comes out without rust . You let it dry and then apply the silicone.

[@Ancplaehh]

Why did you have to remove the plastic frame before installing the rest of the door on? I did that and now I can't seem to get it to fit on correctly, too much sits above the door. And I tried clicking it back into the slots but now there's too much separation between the door and the window

[@chriscarpen786]

I did this and the rattle was still there. I realize it's not the speaker; the doors need to be soundproofed. I ordered some sound deadening foam and I'm going to put it inside the door in hopes that it will eliminate the issue

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the info!👍

[@labrat59]

Where did you get the trim tool set?

[@Servicetutorials]

You can find them here: amzn.to/3uy4FMd

[@anthonybobrowski1907]

my speaker is rattling up by the windshield, guessing it is the same issue. do you have a video on how to get to that speaker? passenger side front windshield speaker

[@Servicetutorials]

No, sorry! 😞

[@bastogne315]

Same😂

[@05DonnieB]

If you already went through the trouble of taking the door card off, you might as well replace those garbage bose speakers. Had the exact same problem in my Mazda 3, sold the car and now have an Audi S4

[@Imenijebitno108]

Can I use same plastic clips from door panel if they break

[@Servicetutorials]

No, you can’t.

[@corvettemode1556]

Wow you’ve got to have some patience with this one. I’m about to just turn my bass all the way down and get a subwoofer lol. Mazda should have build these better in the first place so this issue wouldn’t happen. Shame

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for watching! Well said!

[@mbee1337]

blame BOSE , NOT MAZDA !

[@corvettemode1556]

@@mbee1337 bose didn’t create the window seal that leaks water into the speaker area….. so ya blame Mazda

[@Servicetutorials]

@@mbee1337 👍

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

The automotive quality of Bose is low. I've had a Jeep with Boston Acoustic, and heard Infinity speakers and even old Bose systems from the early 2000s. They all sound much better than the recent Bose systems. I feel at this point the difference between the low end factory speakers and Bose is almost just branding. buying these OE new is not worth the price. They run close to 240 I think.

[@michaelsuter9711]

What would you suggest to prevent this from happening again in the future?

[@Servicetutorials]

Use silicone, it is water ressistant

[@johndolson8342]

@@Servicetutorials Many thanks for doing this video! Will be fixing my son's newly bought (used 2016) CX-5 shortly :-) The problem isn't the lack a waterproof glue. The glue used by Bose is still attached to the paint. The paint did not stay attached to the metal. The root cause is a poorly prepared, poorly primed and poorly painted metal. Moisture penetrated through/around the painted metal, causing the metal to rust underneath the paint. In your video, you see many other spots where there is corrosion beneath the paint. This will happen simply due to atmospheric moisture...and doesn't necessarily depend on a leaky window seal. It's 100% a Bose design/manufacturing/process control/quality problem.

[@Servicetutorials]

@@johndolson8342 Thank you for your complete feedback!

[@tehxii7706]

Has anyone done this using that sealant? How many miles are you still going? How long did it last if you had to re do it?

[@Servicetutorials]

I did this 2 years ago and I still have no problem.

[@DonoGaming]

is this rust damage only on the door speaker? I believe the rattling in my 2014 mazda3 is in the smaller speaker on the dashboard, would this method work on that?

[@BrianJewett]

if you remove the bigger bose speaker from the door, hold it, and tap the metal center ... if it is like mine, you're hear the rattle. now my other front door is doing it grrrr

[@bastogne315]

Yeah my dash speaker is the problem too.

[@arvinpaunil7265]

are the door bose speaker fit to Mazda 3 non-bose? I'm planning to upgrade

[@Servicetutorials]

I don’t know, sorry!

[@user-yt7ss2py4w]

Do overusing silicone ruin the sound?

[@Servicetutorials]

No.

[@johnnn.darrelll2746]

Is thiss common on the 2017 mazda cx5 GT too?

[@Servicetutorials]

I don't know, maybe they managed to fix the problem with 2nd generation.

[@ulisesalvarez2433]

Is 8" or 9" bocina ?

[@legendz408]

Can anyone verify if this door panel and speaker clip are the same as the one in the mazda 3? They looke strikingly similar.

[@lamb237]

Did anyone found a compatible door panel fastener, OEM # GJ6A-68-AB1 are so expensive

[@t-rex2652]

Cum sa lipesti un spider de sasiu cu silicon?in cel mai rau caz adeziv de contact nu silicon man

[@Servicetutorials]

Te ai uitat la tot video-ul?

[@forheadred]

Will this work for 2010 Mazda3?

[@Servicetutorials]

If you have the same Bose speakers, yes, of course.

[@tanner2254]

With these being a custom 9 inch mid speaker, is there any aftermarket replacements available or are we stuck searching for NOS replacements/repairs?

[@bennettwhite1643]

According to my local parts store there is no replacement for Bose speakers.

[@rharvey071]

There isn't as well due to Bose' proprietary ohms that differ from most other companies

[@BrianJewett]

try crutchfield, they have some low impedance speakers that might work. that's what i'll do if I don't do the repair described here, or if repair doesn't last. Great description in this video tho!

[@mauricioarias3111]

Hi, what year is the car in the video? Thanks

[@mauricioarias3111]

I have a Mazda 3 2015 Grand Touring, and I think the size of speakers is different

[@Servicetutorials]

Hi, Mazda CX-5 2013

[@bastogne315]

I think its my dash speaker that crackilin😢

[@paulwells3495]

I used a hot glue gun. Was fixed in 30 seconds. Has failed in 4 years

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@tehxii7706]

Hasn't failed in 4 years?

[@user-ly4iv3li4y]

I can fix these in one step. Bin them. Absolutely trash quality from Bose

[@thedestroy3r]

The trim kit is useless.. I wish that I did not purchase it.

[@andygreyriderGRN]

I have to stop you where you quote Philips screwdriver @ 1.40. You must use JIS - Japanese Industry Standard tools or you will round off the bolt/screw heads. It's a universal fuck up where many do not understand the correct tools required and the correct method of use. Seen it many times and the first thing I check when buying used because you can guarantee there'll be a bodged attempt somewhere to service, repair and replace. Disaster Imminent!

[@BrianJewett]

Um ... i removed my door trim following the same procedure as described here, and Philips worked fine. You won't be removing / reattaching these screws much if ever.

[@johnnyboy2459]

2 adverts before the video and 1 minute into the video theres another.... if theres one more im turning it off and thumbs down!!!

[@Servicetutorials]

I can’t control the ads, it is youtube fault. I recommend KZbin Premium, where is no ads.

[@nosirrahm]

@@Servicetutorials - now that I’ve been using KZbin premium for free, I will hard going to go back. 😮‍💨

[@holeefuk4614]

warm up the silicon