how to remove door panels

[2002XLT21]

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]

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]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192049&highlight=door+panel+removal

Here ya go!

 

[2002XLT21]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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