Owners of other Toyota or Scion vehicles such as the Tacoma, Corolla, Yaris, Prius, Camry, RAV4, Tundra, Sienna, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Avalon, 4Runner, Sequoia, xB, xD, tC, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

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

The OEM door speaker is held in place by four Phillips head screws.

Set the sail panel aside in a safe place.

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

Set the trim piece aside with the sail panel.

Insert the small flathead screwdriver in to the bottom edge first and then gently pop out the friction fasteners as you move up towards the top of the panel.

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

Remove the two deep set Phillips head screws on the door pull handle. One is near the very top and the other is near the bottom by the arm rest.

Do not remove the two screws that are closer to the center of the door pull handle.

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

Firmly pry out the bottom edge of the door panel to disengage the pop rivet friction fasteners.

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

Lift the plastic door panel off the top of the metal door frame.

Tilt the top of the door panel towards yourself and support the bottom with your thighs.

Then pull the white plastic collar on the door lock switch cable out of the black plastic bracket.

Pull the green plastic collar near the end of the door opener handle cable out of the black plastic bracket.

Lift the metal ball at the end of the door opener handle cable out of its socket.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

Press the release tab on the white plastic electrical connector and pull the plug straight out of its socket.

Pull the OEM speaker out of the door frame.

The OEM front door speakers can be replaced with aftermarket speakers in the following sizes (in inches): 6 1/2" (6.5"), 6 3/4" (6.75") and 6" x 9".

The OEM rear door speakers can be replaced with either 5 1/4" (5.25") or 6 1/2" (6.5") aftermarket speakers.

I'd recommend purchasing new speakers from Amazon since you can verify that they will fit your car and also whether or not you will need an adapter mounting bracket.

To help reduce road noise and allow your new speakers to sound their best, apply some Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will stop vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume.

Pull the old bulb out of the socket and push in a new # 168 bulb.

If necessary, you may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the number 158, W5W, 2825, 194 or a compatible LED unit.

To re-install the plastic door panel, hold it near the door frame with the top edge tilted towards yourself while supporting the bottom with your thighs.

Lower the metal ball at the end of the door opener handle cable (green plastic collar) in to its socket.

Push the green plastic collar on the door opener handle cable in to the black plastic bracket.

Lower the metal ball at the end of the door lock switch cable (white plastic collar) in to its socket.

Push the white plastic collar near the end of the door lock switch cable in to the black plastic socket.

Lower the plastic door panel on to the top of the metal door frame.

Push in the power plug for the courtesy step light bulb housing.

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

Replace the dark grey screw behind the door opener handle by turning it clockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Tighten them in the clockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver until they are snug.

Push in the black plastic trim piece behind the door opener handle.

Sit inside the vehicle, close the door and check that the door opener handle, door lock switch, power door lock switch and power window switch all still work properly.

For more, check out my other Toyota Highlander DIY Repair Guides.