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The tools needed to remove the door panels include a plastic pry bar tool, a flat head screwdriver, a 7mm socket with a short extension bar and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

To remove the OEM door speakers, you'll also need the same 7mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet.

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

Locate the "sail" panel situated at the top inner corner of the door panel near the side view mirror.

Gently pry off the sail panel with the plastic pry bar tool. Try to avoid using excessive force. The sail panel should pop off relatively easily. It is held in place by two white plastic friction fasteners and two metal retaining clips.

On some models or trim levels, the sail panel may contain a tweeter speaker that will need to be disconnected.

Set the sail panel aside in a safe place.

Use a flat head screwdriver to gently pry out the plastic trim cover situated below the door opener handle.

Set the trim cover aside in a safe place.

Rotate it in the counterclockwise direction with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Next, remove the two bolts located near the center of the armrest and below the door opener handle by turning them in the counterclockwise direction with the 7mm socket, an extension bar and the 1/4" drive ratchet.

Set the two silver bolts aside with their corresponding plastic trim cover.

Then move to the bottom edge of the door panel and locate the two small black metal screws.

At this point, you should have removed two plastic pieces, three black screws and two silver 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 metal retaining clips.

Continue 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 to access the back side.

Squeeze together the two white plastic release tabs on the door lock stalk before pulling it out of the top rear corner of the door panel.

To release the power plugs, push in the release tab before sliding the electrical connector straight out of their sockets.

Gently pull back the release tab on the bottom of the cable's mount before pulling it off the bracket.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

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

Remove the old speaker by turning the four bolts in the counterclockwise direction with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

The OEM speaker can be replaced with aftermarket car speakers in the following sizes: 6 1/2" (6.5"), 6 3/4" (6.75") and 6"x9".

An adapter mounting bracket or other modifications may be necessary.

I highly recommend applying some Dynamat sound deadening material 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.

Lower the top of the door opener handle mount into the bracket and push on it to secure it into place. You should feel or hear the mount "click" securely into the bracket.

Re-insert the door lock stalk into the hole at the top rear corner of the door panel.

Replace the electrical connectors for the switch panel, power door lock switch and tweeter speaker (if equipped).

The power plugs should "click" securely into their sockets.

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

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

I noticed that one of the plastic clips remained attached to the door panel. So I had to pull it out with a pair of needle nose pliers.

Line up the two clips on the back side of the trim cover with their sockets in the door panel.

You should feel the retaining clips "click" securely into place.

Replace the screw at the top front corner of the door panel by turning it in the clockwise direction with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Push the sail panel back into place.

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

The steps for removing and replacing the rear passenger door panels should be the same or very similar.

Be sure to write down the speaker upgrade, any repair or other procedure in your vehicle's service records.

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