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The tools needed to remove the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver, and an automotive panel tool or flathead screwdriver.

Removing the OEM door speakers requires a 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle with a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver by turning it counter clockwise.

Set the trim panel and screw aside in a safe place.

Pry up the rubber cover at the bottom of the arm rest pull handle well and remove the single Torx T-20 screw.

(Please note: The rubber cover at the bottom of the arm rest pull handle well was missing on this 2013 Cruze.)

Set the rubber cover and the door pull screw aside with the other parts.

Pull the sail panel at the top corner off the door frame and set it aside. You may need to pry it off with the small flathead screwdriver. It is held in place by two plastic pop rivet friction fasteners.

You may need to use an automotive panel removal tool or a flathead screwdriver to begin popping out the fasteners.

I usually sit on the ground, place one foot on the outer edge of the metal door frame and then pull out the bottom of the door panel.

Continue pulling out the friction fasteners at the bottom and both sides of the door panel.

Lift the door panel up and off the lip at the top of the door frame.

Lift the blue plastic clip at the end of the door opener cable off the bracket.

Swing the cable away from yourself and lift the metal ball at the end out of its socket.

Remove the screw with a 7mm socket and ratcheting wrench by turning it counter clockwise.

Pull the speaker out of the door frame. Press the release tab on the power connector and slide it straight out of its socket.

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To re-install the door panel, hold it near the door frame and support the bottom with your thighs.

Push the large black plastic electrical connector in to the socket at the bottom of the switch panel until it clicks in to place.

Re-attach the blue plastic clip near the end of the cable on to the black plastic bracket.

Hang the door panel on to the lip of the door frame.

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

Insert and tighten the screw behind the door opener handle with the Torx T-20 screwdriver by turning it clockwise.

Replace the screw in the door pull well and tighten it with the Torx T-20 screwdriver.

Push the sail panel back in place at the top corner of the door frame.

Sit in the vehicle, close the door, and verify that the door opener handle, power window switch and door lock mechanism work properly.

For more, check out my other Chevrolet Cruze Repair & Maintenance Guides.