Door covers

[hawaiianexp00]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

the grills do come out if you hit them hard enough

 

[MattStarr]

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...


Dead Link Removed

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]

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]

Originally posted by CQ7String
I'd imagine so.

Getting them back on might suck tho, eh?

JB weld!!!!!


j.k lol