Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Pilot, Insight, CR-Z, Accord, Civic, Fit, Crosstour, Odyssey, Ridgeline, TSX, ILX, TLX, TL, RLX, RDX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to take off the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Phillips head screwdriver and an automotive panel removal tool or a large flathead screwdriver.

The OEM door speaker is held in place by one Phillips head screw.

There is a small release tab at the top of the trim panel that you'll need to push down with the screwdriver before prying it out.

Then pry out the rectangular plastic screw cover at the bottom of the door pull well in the center of the arm rest.

Set the two trim pieces aside in a safe place.

It is hinged on the outer edge and should remain attached to the door panel.

Move to the top of the door pull handle and pry open the upper screw cover with the small flathead screwdriver.

It is held in place by two friction fasteners.

Set the sail panel aside in a safe place.

Remove the single screw in the door pull well at the center of the armrest by turning it counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Set the three screws aside with the two plastic trim pieces.

Make a mental note of how the larger screw is at the top of the handle and the lower screw goes in the bottom of the handle.

You should now have removed 5 Phillips head screws and 3 plastic panels.

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

Firmly pull out the bottom of the door panel to disengage the plastic pop rivet friction fasteners.

Lift the plastic panel off the metal door frame.

Tilt the top of the door panel towards yourself and support the bottom with your thighs.

There are two different methods for disconnecting the door opener handle and door lock switch cables.

The assembly is held in place to the rear of the door panel by three metal clips on the panel that act as friction fasteners inside slots on the handle/lock assembly.

If you have trouble pulling off the door opener handle / lock switch assembly, try gently wiggling it while pulling or carefully pry with a small flathead screwdriver.

If it still won't pop off, continue with the second method below.

To release the cables from the rear of the assembly, first pry open the white and black plastic "C" collars from the plastic end pieces.

Pull the plastic pieces near the ends of the cables out of the metal bracket.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

Remove the screw by turning it counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Then loosen the slightly adhesive foam on the rear of the speaker with an automotive pry tool or a small flathead screwdriver.

The front and rear doors of a 3rd generation Honda CR-V can accommodate aftermarket speakers in the following sizes: 5 1/4" (5.25"), 6 1/2" (6.5") and 6 3/4" (6.75").

I'd recommend buying new speakers from Crutchfield since they usually include any necessary wiring harnesses, electrical connector adaptors and/or mounting brackets.

If you'd like to reduce road noise and allow your new speakers to sound their best, apply Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will help stop the vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume.

Push the white plastic electrical connector straight in to the socket.

Below are the two methods for re-connecting the door opener handle and door lock switch cables.

Re-insert the ridged metal bar at the end of the door lock switch cable in to the white plastic clamp and close it.

Re-insert the plastic piece near the end of the cable in to the metal bracket and push the plastic "C" collar over it.

If you removed the entire door opener handle / lock switch assembly, follow the steps below to re-attach it to the door panel.

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

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

Insert the larger Phillips head screw in to the top of the door pull handle and tighten it in the clockwise direction.

Replace the screw at the bottom of the armrest well by turning it clockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Push the plastic trim piece back in to place behind the door opener handle.

Line up the two friction fasteners on the rear of the sail panel and push it back in to place.

Sit inside the vehicle, close the door and check that the power window switch, door opener handle and door lock switch all still work properly.

For more, check out my other Honda CR-V Repair & Maintenance Guides.