how to remove door panels

2002XLT21 · 02-09-2008, 10:04 PM

so when i go to install my speakers, do the grills pop off or do i have to take off the whole door panel
i have a 02 xlt

Donner · 02-09-2008, 10:24 PM

Whole door panels... and it's easy as pie! You just have to be careful.... whole write up on this one... I think it's by Gregv8, but I'll correct this if not...

Donner · 02-09-2008, 10:29 PM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...+panel+removal

Here ya go!

2002XLT21 · 02-10-2008, 12:54 AM

thats a good write up, tks, hopefully ill be able to do them wed or thurs, if not then have to wait till the next monday.. ughh

Donner · 02-10-2008, 12:59 AM

From GregV8, very nice! Just be really careful with that little latch that holds in the cover with the lock switch, breaks pretty easily... I found it easier to remove the part around the door handle first... then the switch holder. Have fun!

REDBOAT · 02-12-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Donner

From GregV8, very nice! Just be really careful with that little latch that holds in the cover with the lock switch, breaks pretty easily... I found it easier to remove the part around the door handle first... then the switch holder. Have fun!

When I replaced my speakers I did not remove the part around the handle first and broke one of the little lock cover clips/latches. grrrrrrrrr

On the other three I removed the handle cover and was able to get the lock covers off without any damage.

*JCUZ* · 02-12-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by REDBOAT

When I replaced my speakers I did not remove the part around the handle first and broke one of the little lock cover clips/latches. grrrrrrrrr

On the other three I removed the handle cover and was able to get the lock covers off without any damage.

That's what superglue is for.

WP7456 · 03-10-2008, 05:33 PM

Does anybody know if for an 00' xlt that you can start by taking the 2 screws out behind the door handle?

02-09-2008, 10:04 PM	#1
2002XLT21 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yakima 2002 XLT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	how to remove door panels so when i go to install my speakers, do the grills pop off or do i have to take off the whole door panel i have a 02 xlt

02-09-2008, 10:24 PM	#2
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Whole door panels... and it's easy as pie! You just have to be careful.... whole write up on this one... I think it's by Gregv8, but I'll correct this if not... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

02-09-2008, 10:29 PM	#3
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...+panel+removal Here ya go! __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

02-10-2008, 12:59 AM	#5
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	From GregV8, very nice! Just be really careful with that little latch that holds in the cover with the lock switch, breaks pretty easily... I found it easier to remove the part around the door handle first... then the switch holder. Have fun! __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

02-10-2008, 12:54 AM	#4
2002XLT21 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yakima 2002 XLT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thats a good write up, tks, hopefully ill be able to do them wed or thurs, if not then have to wait till the next monday.. ughh

03-10-2008, 05:33 PM	#8
WP7456 Wannabe Elite Explorer O-town, FL '00 XLT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	Does anybody know if for an 00' xlt that you can start by taking the 2 screws out behind the door handle?