Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Matrix, Prius, Camry, RAV4, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The only tools needed to remove the door panels are a small flat head screwdriver and a standard Phillips head screwdriver.

If you'd like to remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need an electric drill with some drill bits to remove the metal rivets.

Then remove the single screw behind the door opener handle with the Phillips head screwdriver by turning it counter clockwise and set it aside in a safe place.

Remove the single screw in the arm rest well with a Phillips head screwdriver and set it aside with the other screw.

Press the release button on the side of the white power connector and slide it straight out of its socket.

Set the tweeter panel aside with the two screws and trim piece.

The power door lock and window switch panel is held in place by a few friction fasteners and a plastic hook at the front edge.

If the power plug is difficult to remove, you may need to use the small flathead screwdriver to firmly press the release tab.

Move to the bottom edge of the panel and pull it towards yourself to pop out the plastic "pop rivet" friction fasteners.

Lift the plastic door panel up and off the metal door frame.

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

Gently pull up on the black plastic retaining tab at the top of the door opener and lock mechanism to release it.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

(If the foam piece at the top corner of the panel falls off, re-attach it in place with some glue or thin double sided tape.)

According to Crutchfield, the front door speakers can be replaced with 5 1/4" (5.25"), 6 1/2" (6.5") or 6 3/4" (6.75") sized aftermarket speakers. I'd recommend purchasing from Crutchfield since they usually include any necessary brackets or power plug wiring adapters.

To remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need to carefully drill out the three metal rivets.

The power window motor and regulator are located behind the plastic sound insulating sheet.

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

Insert the door opener handle in through the hole in the panel and snap the assembly in to the bracket.

Make sure that the black plastic tab at the top clicks in to place.

Pull the white plastic power connector for the window and door locks switch panel in through the arm rest.

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

Push on the bottom and sides of the panel to re-insert the fasteners.

Insert the hook at the front of the switch panel in to the arm rest first and then push the rear side down.

Snap the round plastic screw cover back in place.

Re-insert the plastic door handle trim piece and snap it in to place.

Push the sail panel back in to place.

Be sure to record the speaker change or other repair in your vehicle's service records.

For more, check out my other Corolla DIY tutorials at the links below -

2009-2013 Toyota Corolla Repair & Maintenance Guides

2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Repair & Maintenance Guides