removing rear door panels

[RadoSilver]

I just ordered infinity 4x6 speaker plates for the rear doors. I was wondering how to remove the door panels.

I also read I will have to drill new holes to mount the speakers. Is this true?

thanks- JD

[MarkD]

Yes.  I did it on my '99 3 door.  Not very hard.  

 

The door panel is held on by push pins (like most door panels).  

 

First, remove the plastic surround for the rear door handle.  

Second, Remove the 7mm screw(s) in the door pull.

Third, start at the bottom rear of each door and work you way up the back pulling the door panel off.

 

There is a plastic"hook" that supports the weight of the door near the handle.  Once you pull out all of the pushpins from the door frame, lift up on the panel and it will come off.

 

I have pics at the following site...

 

Rear speaker install

[Dihappy]

This is for an extended cab right?

 

Its hellalot easier to take the rear seat out first as youll also have to remove the Torx bold that hold the rear shoulder seat belts off.

 

Then you can take the panels off.

 

Yes, i drilled 4 holes for my Kappa plates also.

[MarkD]

My pics are from a 3 door install.  True, if you have a 3 door the drivers side will require you to remove the rear seat and drivers side rear seatbelt.

 

If you have a 4 door extended cab, you don't have to worry about removing the seat or the seat belt.

[Stepside Z]

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