Owners of other Nissan vehicles with similar door panels such as the Versa, Cube, Altima, Maxima, Leaf, Pathfinder, 370Z, Juke, Rogue, Xterra, Murano and Quest may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to take off the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Phillips head screwdriver and a large flathead screwdriver or an automotive panel removal tool.

To remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need a Torx T20 star bit screwdriver.

Then pry out the small rectangular plastic trim piece behind the door opener handle with a small flathead screwdriver.

Set the trim panel aside in a safe place.

Move to the arm rest and pry out the plastic cover at the bottom of the door pull well with the small flathead screwdriver.

Next move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the sail panel with the small flathead screwdriver.

Set the sail panel aside with the other trim panels.

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Then remove the screw at the bottom of the door pull well in the arm rest by turning it counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Set the two screws aside with the trim panels.

Press the release button on the white plastic electrical connector before sliding the plug straight out of its socket.

At this point, you should have removed 2 plastic panels (sail & switch), 2 screw covers, and 2 Phillips head screws.

Insert a large flathead screwdriver or an automotive panel removal tool in between the bottom edge of the door panel and the metal door frame.

Continue pulling out the pop rivet fasteners all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Lift the door panel off the metal door frame.

Tilt the top edge of the door panel towards yourself while supporting the bottom edge with your thighs.

Then swing the cable out and lift the metal ball at the end out of its socket.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

Set the four screws aside in a safe place.

Press the release tab on the power connector and slide it straight out of its socket.

The OEM door speaker can be replaced by aftermarket speakers in the following sizes: 5 1/4" (5.25"), 6 1/2" (6.5") and 6"x9".

I'd recommend buying new speakers from Crutchfield since they usually include any necessary plug adapters, wiring harnesses or mounting brackets.

If you'd like to reduce road noise to make your car quieter and also improve the sound from your speakers, I'd recommend applying some Dynamat Sound Deadener on the metal door frame.

To replace the door panel, hold it near the door frame and tilt the top edge towards yourself.

Re-insert the metal bar at the end of the door lock switch cable in to the upper socket on the bracket.

Lower the metal ball at the end of the door opener handle cable in to the lower socket.

Snap the white plastic collar in to the "C" shaped socket in the bracket.

Pull the white plastic electrical connector for the switch panel through the opening in the arm rest.

Hang the door panel on to the lip at the top of the door panel.

Line up the white plastic pop rivet friction fasteners on the back of the door panel with their corresponding holes in the metal door frame.

Firmly tap in the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Push in the plastic screw cover at the bottom of the door pull well.

Line up the friction fasteners on the rear of the sail panel and push it back in to place.

For more, check out my other 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra Maintenance & Repair Guides.