Inside door panel removal

csthews · 09-30-2002, 03:50 PM

I have a '94 Eddie Bauer. I would like to remove the door panels to install speakers, but can't quite figure out how to do it. Any suggestions?

*Soundguy01tx* · 09-30-2002, 04:23 PM

csthews,
from what i understand, if you follow the edge of the door panel around the edges, there are "buttons" that are holding it on. Use a screw driver and gently pry it open. This should get you into it. I would be more certain, but i decided to wait before buying my speakers until my next check... so if you care to wait 2 weeks Ill let you know for sure.

--bryan

CAC91 · 09-30-2002, 04:30 PM

Just like bryan said you go around the edge of the door with a tool (I recommend getting a panel removal tool, they're about five bucks) and pop the door panel off. There are quite a few fasteners, and it is a good idea to replace them when you put the panel back on so it will be tight again. Also along the window (top) side of the door panel you have to lift it straight up to take it off. There are no fasteners up there, it just kinda sits in a crevice.

Crankcase · 10-01-2002, 01:54 AM

There are also three screws in the front panels, and 2 in the rears. Do a search for " door panel removal" there is a very detailed thread here on the subject.

92x · 10-01-2002, 01:55 PM

if you dont have power windows you will first have to pop the cover off the window crank and use a torx bit to remove the assembly.

a panel fastener removal tool will make the job much, much easier.

X94 · 09-16-2011, 08:30 PM

i just changed my front speakers for the first time today after finding this thread on google. it took me 20 minutes to change them both out. i just used a butter knife, a screw driver, and a pair of scissors. 30 bucks for two 5x7 mtx speakers from google shopping. now i just need the back speakers and a small sub

just use the butter knife to pry the panel outward and then lift the panel up off the groove. im not sure what that panel removal tool is but a butter knife worked fine

i say "just" too much

EnvysMask · 03-30-2013, 10:17 PM

I have not seen the panels on an '07. Would I go about it differently to remove the panels on a '00? I want to do an interior re-color.

09-30-2002, 03:50 PM	#1
csthews Wannabe Elite Explorer College Station,Tx '94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Inside door panel removal I have a '94 Eddie Bauer. I would like to remove the door panels to install speakers, but can't quite figure out how to do it. Any suggestions?

09-30-2002, 04:23 PM	#2
Soundguy01tx Elite Explorer Katy, TX 1991 XLT Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,650 Vehicle Specs	csthews, from what i understand, if you follow the edge of the door panel around the edges, there are "buttons" that are holding it on. Use a screw driver and gently pry it open. This should get you into it. I would be more certain, but i decided to wait before buying my speakers until my next check... so if you care to wait 2 weeks Ill let you know for sure. --bryan __________________ --Bryan Katy, Tx My Mug My '03 Sport - SOLD My '91 Explorer

10-01-2002, 01:54 AM	#4
Crankcase Moderator Emeritus Vancouver B.C, Canada 1992 XL Ex-Police Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 9,543 Vehicle Specs	There are also three screws in the front panels, and 2 in the rears. Do a search for " door panel removal" there is a very detailed thread here on the subject. __________________ Explorer Family 1992 XL Mine 1992 XL Sisters 1992 XL Dads 1994 XL Moms Ex-Moderator: Modified Explorations Drivelines New Member Forum ***Guest star poster....

10-01-2002, 01:55 PM	#5
92x Wannabe Elite Explorer chicago,il 1992 XL Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs	if you dont have power windows you will first have to pop the cover off the window crank and use a torx bit to remove the assembly. a panel fastener removal tool will make the job much, much easier. __________________ 1992 Explorer XL 4.0 OHV

09-30-2002, 04:30 PM	#3
CAC91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Morrison, CO 1991 XLT Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 156 Vehicle Specs	Just like bryan said you go around the edge of the door with a tool (I recommend getting a panel removal tool, they're about five bucks) and pop the door panel off. There are quite a few fasteners, and it is a good idea to replace them when you put the panel back on so it will be tight again. Also along the window (top) side of the door panel you have to lift it straight up to take it off. There are no fasteners up there, it just kinda sits in a crevice.

09-16-2011, 08:30 PM	#6
X94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Denver, CO 94 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	i just changed my front speakers for the first time today after finding this thread on google. it took me 20 minutes to change them both out. i just used a butter knife, a screw driver, and a pair of scissors. 30 bucks for two 5x7 mtx speakers from google shopping. now i just need the back speakers and a small sub just use the butter knife to pry the panel outward and then lift the panel up off the groove. im not sure what that panel removal tool is but a butter knife worked fine i say "just" too much

03-30-2013, 10:17 PM	#7
EnvysMask Wannabe Elite Explorer Klamath Falls, Oregon. 2000 XLS Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	I have not seen the panels on an '07. Would I go about it differently to remove the panels on a '00? I want to do an interior re-color.