Do it like this Will (archive)

First, remove the screw in the air vent opening on the inside of the door. Then, use a teeny flathead screwdriver to remove the round trim piece behind the door handle. From there, edge your fingers around the lower part of the door panel near the front, get a good grip, and PULL! The plastic tabs holding it on will give in that spot. Next, go around the perimeter of the door panel, pulling it free as you did with the first pull (Not too hard though!) until you get to the top of each side. Once the top is the only thing holding it on, grab the handle near the window switches, then take hold of the upper part of the panel, and pull up. Rockthe panel from side to side if it's giving you trouble, and the clips holding the panel on will give. It is important to pull up because there is flange in the middle of the panel that connects to the metal, and can only be released or replaced by vertical maneuvers. The speaker is enclosed in a plastic thingy that runs the length of the door. I think you will need to make new holes if the pattern in your speakers isn't the same as stock. Good luck!
-Dan

: Is there anything I should know about the side airbags in the door panels before I try and replace the front speakers? I searched the archives and there is no mention about having to do anything for the airbag...so its just a couple screws and the door panel pops off??

: Thanks in advance,
: Will

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