No, the metal behind the speaker is part of the lower end of the back seat. The gas tank is behind the top portion of the backseat.

ao if I go into a larger speaker would you cut a hole in the metal or no ...I think I just need to take sest out and look but this is a Majestic and my mechanic skills are VERY NOT MAJESTIC

I got speakers packed up to return i
guess imma have to go with the wimpy 4 inch subs
hahaha

I didnt cut the metal, only used a sledge hammer to bend it out of the way where necessary, I try to avoid cutting whenever possible!