(The 7th generation S650 Ford Mustang is supposed to be released in 2022 as a 2023 model year vehicle.)

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The tools needed to remove the door panel include a small flat head screwdriver, a 7mm socket, a 10mm socket, an extension bar, a 1/4" drive ratchet, a plastic pry bar tool and a pair of needle nose pliers.

The lower OEM door speaker is also held in place by 7mm screws.

The first two steps are to fully lower the power window and open the door.

Locate the two small black metal screws on the bottom edge of the door panel.

Set the two screws aside in a safe place.

Use a small flat head screwdriver to gently pry out the trim cover from behind the door opener handle.

Try to avoid using excessive force. The trim cover should pop out relatively easily.

Move down to the switch panel in front of the armrest.

Gently pry up the front and side of the switch panel with the plastic pry bar tool.

Continue prying up the side and rear of the switch panel to loosen all of the metal retaining clips.

Avoid using excessive pressure to prevent from cracking the plastic switch panel.

Push in the release button on the electrical connector before sliding it straight out of its socket.

Set the switch panel aside in a safe place.

Set the black metal bolt aside with its small plastic trim cover.

Next, locate the black metal bolt that was hidden by the switch panel in the center of the armrest.

Set the bolt aside with the switch panel.

At this point, you should have removed the small plastic trim cover, the switch panel, two small 7mm screws and two 10mm bolts.

Insert the plastic pry bar tool or a large flat head screwdriver in between the bottom edge of the door panel and the metal door frame.

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to release the pop rivets.

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

Tilt the top edge of the door panel towards yourself for better access to the back side.

Push in the release tab on the gray plastic electrical connector before pulling it straight out of the socket.

There are two plastic "barbs" that jut out from the side of the black plastic mounting collar which secure it into the bracket.

Swing out the collar away from the door panel until you can lift the metal cylinder at the end of the cable out of its socket.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

The OEM midrange door speaker is situated at the top inner corner of the metal door frame.

The midrange speakers can be replaced with aftermarket car speakers in the following sizes: 2 3/4", 3 1/2" and 2".

The lower door speaker can be replaced with speakers in the following sizes: 6 1/2" and 6 3/4".

The lower speaker is held in place by three 7mm screws.

I highly recommend applying some Dynamat sound deadener to the metal door frame and the back side of the plastic door panel to help stop vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume.

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

Lower the metal cylinder at the end of the door opener handle cable into its socket.

Swing the cable towards the door panel.

Pull the gray plastic electrical connector for the switch panel out of the opening in the middle of the door panel.

Make sure the front inner corner of the door panel goes over the top of the metal hook situated near the side view mirror housing.

Line up the white plastic pop rivets on the back side of the door panel with their corresponding holes in the metal door frame.

Attach the black metal bolt for the armrest to the 10mm socket with some tape.

I chose to use blue painter's tape.

Tighten the armrest bolt by turning it in the clockwise direction until it is snug.

Replace the two small screws into the bottom edge of the door panel by turning them in the clockwise direction with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

You should feel or hear the power plug "click" securely into place.

Line up the metal retaining clips on the underside of the switch panel with their corresponding slots on the door panel.

Push down on the switch panel to secure it into place.

Sit inside the car, close the door and verify that the door opener handle, power window switch, power door lock switch and the speakers are all working properly.

Be sure to write down the speaker upgrade in your vehicle's service records.

For more, please check out all of the 2015-2022 Ford Mustang DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.