Owners of other Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles such as the Corolla, Camry, Matrix, Yaris, Tacoma, Prius, Tundra, Sienna, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, RX 350, FR-S, iQ, tC, xB, and xD may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The only tools needed to remove the interior door panels include a standard Phillips head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, a plastic automotive panel pry bar tool or a large flathead screwdriver.

To remove and upgrade the OEM door speaker, you will need an electric drill and some drill bits to drill out the metal rivets holding it in place to the door frame.

The first screw is below the plastic triangular trim panel located behind the door opener handle.

Pry out the trim piece with a small flathead screwdriver and set it aside in a safe place.

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle with a standard Phillips head screwdriver and set it next to the trim panel.

Then gently pull off the sail panel at the top corner of the door panel closest to the vehicle.

You may need to loosen it by prying with the small flathead screwdriver.

It is held in place by a single "pop rivet" friction fastener.

Use the small flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the door pull trim panel at the top and bottom edges.

Set them aside with the trim panels and the other screw.

Move to the bottom edge of the panel and firmly pull it towards yourself to separate the white plastic pop rivets from the metal door frame.

If you have trouble pulling out the bottom edge of the panel, use a plastic automotive panel pry bar tool or a large flathead screwdriver.

Continue pulling the bottom edge and both sides of the panel until all of the friction fasteners have been removed.

Angle the top of the door panel towards yourself and locate the black plastic door lock and handle bracket.

Pull the door opener handle and door lock switch assembly out of the bracket on the rear of the door panel.

It should lift out easily, so do not use excessive force.

Press the release tabs on the two connectors for the power door lock and power window switches before pulling the plugs straight out of their sockets.

To remove the OEM door speaker, you will need to drill out the metal rivets.

You can replace the front or rear door speakers with either 5 1/4" (5.25") or 6 1/2" (6.5") aftermarket speaker sizes.

I'd recommend buying new speakers from Amazon since you can verify that they will fit your vehicle and whether or not you will need a mounting bracket.

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

Then insert the door opener handle through the hole in the door panel and snap the lock/handle assembly on to the bracket.

Firmly push on the door panel to secure all of the pop rivets along the sides and bottom edge.

If you have trouble getting the screws in to their holes, try attaching the screws to the tip of the screwdriver with some painters tape.

Line up the door pull handle trim panel and firmly push it in to place.

Insert the screw behind the door opener handle and tighten it with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Double check that the door opener handle, door lock/unlock switch and power window switch all work properly.

For more, check out my other Toyota RAV4 Repair & Maintenance Guides.