1999 Pro Air - Combing pad removal

[a0128]

I need to remove my combing pads on my '99 Pro Air in order to replace the speakers. Anyone done this? I've poked around a little but didn't see any obvious fasteners, clips, etc. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

[vortech347]

You shouldn't have to remove the pads to get to the speakers. They should be screwed in from the back into the pvc rings.

I have a 99 Sport and I replaced the speakers several years ago and that's all I had to do.

Once you remove the speakers you can then take the screw out that holds in the mounting rings to replace the felt speaker covers.

I have not removed my combing pads but they are basically bolted to the gunnels from the back side.

[shag]

They might use the 'christmas tree' fasteners like what holds on some car interior door panels. They are plastic, fit into the panel then are pushed into the mounting surface.

[DanielC]

I believe 1999 coming pads are bolted. There is a bolt, that goes through the backing, to the outside of the boat. that goes througha hole in the gunnel. Then a fender washer, and a 1/4 nut. If the boat was made right, thay put some silicone seal (RTV) on the bolt and nut to prevent vibration from loosening the nut.

[vortech347]

That is how my 99 Sport is done.

I believe 1999 coming pads are bolted. There is a bolt, that goes through the backing, to the outside of the boat. that goes througha hole in the gunnel. Then a fender washer, and a 1/4 nut. If the boat was made right, thay put some silicone seal (RTV) on the bolt and nut to prevent vibration from loosening the nut.

[s_kelley2000]

As others have said they are bolted. This is from a Super Sport but this should give you a decent idea of what you are dealing with.