Owners of other Toyota and Lexus vehicles such as the Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Avalon, C-HR, GR86, Venza, Sienna, Sequoia, 4Runner, IS 250, IS 300, IS 350, ES 350, GS 350 and GX 460 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to remove the door panel include a plastic pry bar tool and a Phillips head screwdriver.

If you'd like to remove the OEM door speakers, you'll need an electric drill with a set of drill bits.

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

Locate the small plastic trim piece behind the door opener handle.

Use the plastic pry bar tool to gently pull it out from the rear edge.

Next, move to the "L" shaped trim cover on the outside of the door pull handle and along the switch panel.

There is a small notch on the bottom of the trim cover.

Gently pry out the trim cover to release the plastic retaining clips.

Do NOT us excessive force.

Remove and reinsert the plastic pry bar tool in several locations along the bottom edge of the trim cover to release all of the retaining clips.

Do NOT pry near the very rear edge of the trim cover (at the back side of the armrest). There are a few plastic hooks on the rear edge that could be broken if you pry at the very rear edge.

Once you have released all of the retaining clips, carefully remove the trim cover.

Set the trim cover aside in a safe place.

Set the screw aside with the small plastic trim piece.

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

Remove it by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver.

To remove the screws from the recessed holes, I used a screwdriver with a magnetic tip.

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

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to release the plastic friction fasteners.

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

Carefully lift the plastic door panel up and off the metal lip on the top of the door frame.

The cables that operate the door opener handle and the door lock switch are attached to a black plastic bracket.

Gently pull the rear edge of the bracket off the door panel.

On the front passenger door panel, there are two electrical connectors for the switch panel.

Push in the release tabs on each connector and slide them out of their sockets.

The OEM front door speaker is located at the front bottom corner of the metal door frame.

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

To help prevent any rattles or vibrations when you crank up the volume, I highly recommend applying some Dynamat sound deadener to the metal door frame and plastic door panel.

If you'd like to access the power window motor, you can remove the white plastic cover as shown in the pictures above and below.

Tilt the top edge towards yourself to access the back side.

Push the electrical connectors back into the sockets.

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

Gently push down on the rear edge of the black plastic bracket to secure it to the back side of the door panel.

Make sure the cables for the door opener handle and door lock switch are properly attached to the bracket.

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

Firmly tap in the friction fasteners all along the bottom and both sides of the door panel.

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

Replace the two silver metal screws into the top and center of the door pull handle by tightening them in the clockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Line up the "L" trim cover with the door pull handle and armrest.

First, reinsert the hooks on the rear edge of the trim cover.

Check that every part of the "L" shaped trim cover is flush with the door panel at every edge.

Sit inside the vehicle, close the door and make sure that the door opener handle, door lock rocker switch, power window switch, power door lock switch and speaker are all still working properly.

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

For more, please check out all of my 2019-2023 Toyota RAV4 DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.