Door Panel removal for speaker access (how)

[MCummings]

Well, like the subject line says.



How do I remove the door panel so I can gain access to my passenger front door speakers? Is it similar to removing the dash?



The speaker in the passenger door started cutting in and out a week or two ago, and then the tweeter stopped working (all other speakers work normal).



Anybody have a similar problem?

I called a Car Audio store here in town and they told me they won't touch factory installed systems, and to take it to the dealer. I nearly fell over!





I will be trying to take the door cover off this afternoon, in hope that *I* can repair the speaker(s). Hopefully, and what it sounded like, is one or two of the speaker wire inputs came loose off of the speaker and made both speakers quit working.







MerrickNJr

 

[Dkevdog]

Use either a door trim removal tool or get a large flat bar like that used in construction. You've got to pry the panel off- it is held on be about a dozen or so plastic body clips. Oh yeah, remove the screws that hold the door(dust collector) pull. I found it easier to remove the bottom and work your way up. Some of the little plastic buggers are bound to break, and some will stick in the door. Make sure you've got some replacements ready. The speaker is screwed into the door and you'll be able to easily access it. Good luck.



Kev

 

[Extreme1]

It helps to remove the scew up above the mirror control switch (power mirrors) and the interior latch door handle.

 

[tlippy]

Don't know which radio you have but I have the one with the CD, Tape. And I was sure impressed with the speakers. I also think you'll be impressed with the steel Dodge used in the door. I've not seen anything like it.

 

[Deezul1]

get the tool, its about $8. 00 made by Lisle, looks like a screw driver with a nail puller on the end works real good

 

[NVR FNSH]

Just removed the passenger door panel on my '00 yesterday to install a set of X-Mount towing mirrors. Piece of cake - use the nail puller screwdriver tool and you'll have it off in about 5 minutes. Remove the screw up by the mirror, remove the pull cup thingy and work your way around from the mirror. I was able to reuse all the xmas tree clips.



Brian

 

[MCummings]

WooHoo

All right, Thanks a bunch guys, yall are the greatest.

I didn't have time to do the speaker thing last night, so hopefully, armed with this advice, I'll get it done tonight.



MerrickNJr

 

[MCummings]

P. S. I'll have to get the tool.



Where did yall get yours?



Thanks a million,

MerrickNJr

 

[musclefixer]

BE CAREFUL... .....

Don't screw up the plastic clips... . called the dealer to buy some new ones, and they said they had to order them. about 4. 00 ea!!!

I couldn't believe it... ..... Just flattened out the ones I had.



Jesse.

 

[Ron Bissett]

Originally posted by MCummings

P. S. I'll have to get the tool.



Where did yall get yours?



Thanks a million,

MerrickNJr

I made one used old butcher, knife ground off sharp side, ground point off flat accross blade, then cut with circlar saw,/ with metal blade (fiber glass ) notch 1/4" wide 3/4 "long did fine job used all fastners again without loss of one. I had to ask for help on how to get the plugs back in the holders seemed impossible . This group did it again thanks again . Hope this helps Ron in Louisville Ky

 

[Ron Bissett]

Originally posted by musclefixer

BE CAREFUL... .....

Don't screw up the plastic clips... . called the dealer to buy some new ones, and they said they had to order them. about 4. 00 ea!!!

I couldn't believe it... ..... Just flattened out the ones I had.



Jesse.

The plastic clips pack of ten 4. 00 $ clips needed 13 Ron in Louisville KY

 

[FDziurda]

Harbor Feight has door panel removal tools, as described above:



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/headsearch.taf?_function=search&_start=1



AM thinking about purchasing a set of the Lucerix X-Mount mirrors, so thought I'd get ready and buy the tools.







FDz

 

[Doc Tinker]

You can probably get replacement clips at the autoparts store. The store near me sells blister packs of various door clips, etc. I think they are tha Pic-A-Nut brand. Sometimes they don't have the exact same one that I need, but there's usually something that will work, in the selection.



Doc

 

[Mr. Brewski]

The auto paint store near me has the little xmas tree clips too. Seems to me that they are under a buck a piece.

 

[Bryan Brenneman]

Au-ve-co Products manufactures "Xmas Tree" retainers which are available at your local body shop supply house. I purchased on 5/19/00.



quantity: 1

part number: AUV 19213

description: 50 / pack trim panel retainers

small head diameter: ½"

large head diameter: ¾"

for use on: Dodge Ram 1994 - on

price: $10. 35

net cost each: 20. 7¢