Owners of other Mazda vehicles such as the CX-3, CX-30, CX-7, CX-9, Mazda3, Mazda6, MX-30, MX-5 Miata, Mazda2, CX-4, CX-8 and BT-50 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a flat head screwdriver, a plastic pry bar tool, a Phillips head screwdriver, a 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet from a standard socket set.

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

Locate the well (storage compartment) in the middle of the armrest behind the switch panel by the door pull handle.

Use the plastic pry bar tool or a flat head screwdriver to pry out the rubber cover at the bottom of the well.

Move up to the door opener handle and door lock rocker switch.

Swing out the door opener handle and locate the plastic trim piece behind it.

Use the flat head screwdriver to gently pry out the trim piece.

Loosen the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Set the screw aside on its corresponding trim piece.

Remove the screw at the bottom of the well in the door pull handle by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Move to the bottom edge of the door panel.

Insert the large plastic pry bar tool (also known as a trim panel removal tool) in between the bottom edge of the door panel and the metal door frame.

Firmly pull out the pop rivet friction fasteners all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Move to the top inner edge and release that pop rivet (close to the side view mirror).

There is one more fastener at the top outer edge of the door panel. Unfortunately, I broke this retaining clip when removing the door panel. It still went back on securely so don't worry if you break that clip.

Locate the electrical connectors on the back side of the door panel.

Push in the release tabs and slide the power plugs straight out of their sockets.

Breaking that clip didn't seem to matter much since the door panel still feels very secure after re-installing it.

Reattach any stuck pop rivets back to their correct location on the door panel.

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

To remove the old speaker, loosen the three screws in the counterclockwise direction with the 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Pull the old speaker straight out of the door frame.

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

For the best results, I highly recommend adding some Dynamat sound deadener to the metal door frame and the back side of the plastic door panel to help stop any vibrations or rattles when you crank up the volume.

(The power window motor is located near the center of the door frame. The window motor is also held in place by 10mm bolts.)

I had to slide the weather strip out of the door panel and reattach it to the top of the metal door frame to make it easier to reinstall the door panel.

There are some clips on the back side of the door panel that will pop on to the weatherstripping.

Carefully hang the top of the door panel over the door frame and on the weatherstripping.

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

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

Replace the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it in the clockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver until it is snug.

Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking the plastic door panel.

Lower the rubber cover down into the bottom of the well.

Sit in the vehicle, close the door and verify that the door opener handle, door lock rocker switch, new speaker, power window switch and the power door lock switch are all still working properly.

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

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