Owners of other Mazda vehicles such as the Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda 6, CX-7, CX-9, and the MX-5 Miata may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

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

To take off the OEM door speakers, you'll need a 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Pry out the plastic trim piece located behind the door opener handle with a small flathead screwdriver.

Set the trim piece aside in a safe place.

Move to the door pull well in the armrest and pry out the rubber cover with the small flathead screwdriver.

Set the cover aside with the other trim piece.

Set the screw aside in a safe place.

Move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the triangular shaped sail panel with a small flathead screwdriver.

Set the sail panel aside with the other pieces.

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

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to disengage the plastic pop rivets.

Continue pulling out the friction fasteners all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

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

There are two methods to disconnect the door opener handle cable and door lock switch cable.

You can pop the plastic collar out of the "C" bracket and then lift the metal bar at the end of the cable out of the socket.

Gently lift the rear end of the bracket off the panel and then pull the door opener handle out of the opening.

You may need to use a flathead screwdriver to push in the release tab on the larger white plastic electrical connector.

Set the door panel aside in a safe place.

If any of the plastic pop rivets are still attached in the metal door frame, use a pair of needle nose pliers to carefully pull them out. Slide the pop rivet back in to the holder on the back of the plastic door panel.

Loosen the screws by turning them counterclockwise with the 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench.

Press in the release tab on the electrical connector and pull the plug straight out of its socket.

The OEM door speaker can be replaced with 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 purchasing new speakers from Amazon since you can verify that they will fit your car and whether you will need an adapter bracket.

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

To replace the door panel, hold it near the door frame and tilt the top edge towards yourself while supporting the bottom with your legs.

Then push the small grey plastic plug straight in to its socket.

Re-insert the door opener handle in to the opening in the panel.

Lower the door panel on to the upper lip of the metal door frame.

Firmly push in the two fasteners and make sure that the top of the door panel is flush with the metal door frame.

Line up the pop rivets at the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel with their corresponding holes in the metal door frame.

Replace the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it clockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Replace the Phillips head screw at the bottom of the door pull well in the armrest by turning it clockwise until it is snug.

Re-insert the plastic trim piece behind the door opener handle and gently pop it back in to place.

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

For more, check out all of my Mazda CX-5 DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.