Door covers

*hawaiianexp00* · 02-28-2004, 05:43 AM

Well now I have the radio done Alpine (CDA-9813) along with one 12" RF Power HX2, with a RF 1501BD pushing it and a Autobahn amp for my highs installed, but I can not figure out on how to remove the covers on the doors to replace the door speakers, can anyone explain this....as soon as everything is done I will post pics

CQ7String · 02-28-2004, 07:33 AM

Standard protocol:

Look high and low for screws. My 98 has a few behind the handle that remove the window controls.

Then either:

a) Pull like a madman, starting with the bottom edge and working up.

b) Pull like a semi madman, and hit your local auto parts store for a removal tool that's made for taking out the plastic bolts.

I went with option A, but if you're unlucky you might want to pick up the tool. The plastic bolts break pretty easy.

HTH.

mmsdrummer · 02-28-2004, 11:35 AM

Also, theres a little trim piece around the door handle you need to take out with a screwdriver.
And be sure after pulling the clips out like a madman to lift up on the door pannel because it kinda hangs on the door.

Good Luck!

davesexplorer · 03-01-2004, 09:25 AM

and dont forget especially with the drivers side you can only pull the doors off so far before you max out the wires (windows, mirrors locks)

CQ7String · 03-01-2004, 04:55 PM

This just dawned on me:

Are you trying to remove the speaker grilles from the doors - not the entire panel?

The grilles don't come off - they're plasticwelded on.

*EMG7895* · 03-01-2004, 05:42 PM

the grills do come out if you hit them hard enough

*MattStarr* · 03-01-2004, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EMG7895
the grills do come out if you hit them hard enough

LOL...... thats all I have to say

Heres a link for door panel removal with step-by-step instructions and pictures of the process...

Door Panel Removal Intructions

Good Luck!!

BTW~ i bought the door panel clip remover for 5 bucks and it is well worth it!! It makes the job ALOT....just my $.02

CQ7String · 03-01-2004, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EMG7895
the grills do come out if you hit them hard enough

I'd imagine so.

Getting them back on might suck tho, eh?

mhn3773 · 03-02-2004, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CQ7String
I'd imagine so.

Getting them back on might suck tho, eh?

JB weld!!!!!

j.k lol

02-28-2004, 05:43 AM	#1
hawaiianexp00 Nevada Transplant Fallon, NV 2000 XLT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 238 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Door covers Well now I have the radio done Alpine (CDA-9813) along with one 12" RF Power HX2, with a RF 1501BD pushing it and a Autobahn amp for my highs installed, but I can not figure out on how to remove the covers on the doors to replace the door speakers, can anyone explain this....as soon as everything is done I will post pics

02-28-2004, 07:33 AM	#2
CQ7String Wannabe Elite Explorer Boston, MA 98 Sport Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 231 Vehicle Specs	Standard protocol: Look high and low for screws. My 98 has a few behind the handle that remove the window controls. Then either: a) Pull like a madman, starting with the bottom edge and working up. b) Pull like a semi madman, and hit your local auto parts store for a removal tool that's made for taking out the plastic bolts. I went with option A, but if you're unlucky you might want to pick up the tool. The plastic bolts break pretty easy. HTH. __________________ CQ7String / Boston, MA / My Website / Admin: Club3G

02-28-2004, 11:35 AM	#3
mmsdrummer Wannabe Elite Explorer PJ, Iowa 2002 Sport & 1992 XLT Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 288 Vehicle Specs	Also, theres a little trim piece around the door handle you need to take out with a screwdriver. And be sure after pulling the clips out like a madman to lift up on the door pannel because it kinda hangs on the door. Good Luck! __________________ 1970 R-code Mach I 2002 Ex. Sport

03-01-2004, 09:25 AM	#4
davesexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Central PA 2001 F350 7.3 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,807 Vehicle Specs	and dont forget especially with the drivers side you can only pull the doors off so far before you max out the wires (windows, mirrors locks) __________________ 2001 F350 Extended Cab Long Bed Lariat 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 1999 Mustang GT 5spd vert

03-01-2004, 04:55 PM	#5
CQ7String Wannabe Elite Explorer Boston, MA 98 Sport Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 231 Vehicle Specs	This just dawned on me: Are you trying to remove the speaker grilles from the doors - not the entire panel? The grilles don't come off - they're plasticwelded on. __________________ CQ7String / Boston, MA / My Website / Admin: Club3G

03-01-2004, 05:42 PM	#6
EMG7895 Elite Explorer '91 xlt, 93 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,713 Vehicle Specs	the grills do come out if you hit them hard enough