Removing Door Panels And Rear Seat For 09 Sierra

[madstyle1]

hey guys just wondering if anyone here would have a walk through or a diagram on how to remove rear seats and door panels as i will be installing my stereo system by myself. Local stereo shop charging me alot of money so i figured ill do it myself since i have the tools to do it. thanks !!

[dsr611]

I'm pretty sure the seat will just unbolt and you can pull them out. Door panels have 2 screws (10mm socket, IIRC) under the handle (remove the rectangular access panel) used to close the door and 1 screw (also 10mm socket, IIRC) behind the door opening handle (remove the access panel). Using a small screwdriver, pop the catch mechanism on the door lock out and remove the pop-up lock (the catch won't pull completely out; it will just "pop out" a little bit). Using a small pry bar (or trim panel tool), insert between the door frame and door panel and "pop" the trim snaps out, working around the door panel. Once all are popped out, lift up on the door panel and pull back. You should be able to access the speakers without disconnecting the wiring (if it's the same as the front doors, there are 2 "catch arms" on the bottom of the panel and 2 cut-outs in the door frame where you can hang the panel while leaving the wiring all connected.