Removing door panels?

**02CelicaAngel** · 04-16-2006, 11:14 PM

Hey everyone...
I'm trying to swap out my stock speakers and I was trying to find out how to remove the door panels and also the rear panels for all four 6.5" speakers. (At least, that's the impression I have for my speaker sizes.) I can't seem to find the bolts or screws that would logically hold my door panels on or secure the plastic around my rear speakers. I'm sure a factory service manual would be helpful, but I was trying to accomplish this ASAP. Also, I know that the majority here probably has previous experience doing this and would also have little hints and tips. I did search the forums, and I found some great info on removing the actual speakers, but not the panels to access them. I appreciate all the help. And if it's important, I have an 02 GT. Thanks!

**Lfsabch** · 04-17-2006, 05:04 AM

for the front door panels theres a hidden screw behing a panel behind the interior door handle,
for the rear panels just unscrew the bolts from the seat bracket and then pull the panels off, they are held in by the little push tabs

**02CelicaAngel** · 04-22-2006, 10:34 PM

Thanks! I'm probably going to spend the night installing speakers now.....I appreciate the help!

Anyone have any bad experiences with their Celicas and installing sound systems? Any no-no's I should know about now, before I blow a fuse or something?

**96754racing** · 10-20-2006, 06:06 AM

yeh the pannels are minor to get off. my problem is in the rear wiht teh JBL speakers i unscrewed teh damn screws and yet the speakers still wont pop out. i reached behind them and felt for other screws to no avail. how ever i did feel some almost clip type thing that i couldent get off and were attatching the speak mount enclouser/ sealed backspace. any one know how to help cuz i blew the speaker and it sound horrible an im real picky about my sounds. thanx ah in advanced for any help

**02CelicaAngel** · 10-21-2006, 11:58 AM

I ended up taking my car to Best Buy and having them install it. Cost me about $120, took them four hours, but my time is worth more than that. Call me lazy, but I'm never at home and when I am I'd rather be doing something beside fighting to get my back seat in or out of my car. My system is now finished and is absolutely beautiful. I doubt that helps, but that's my two cents.

04-16-2006, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
02CelicaAngel Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 13 Join Date: Apr 2006 Last On: 10-21-2006 12:41 PM	Removing door panels? Hey everyone... I'm trying to swap out my stock speakers and I was trying to find out how to remove the door panels and also the rear panels for all four 6.5" speakers. (At least, that's the impression I have for my speaker sizes.) I can't seem to find the bolts or screws that would logically hold my door panels on or secure the plastic around my rear speakers. I'm sure a factory service manual would be helpful, but I was trying to accomplish this ASAP. Also, I know that the majority here probably has previous experience doing this and would also have little hints and tips. I did search the forums, and I found some great info on removing the actual speakers, but not the panels to access them. I appreciate all the help. And if it's important, I have an 02 GT. Thanks!

04-17-2006, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lfsabch Location: whitby, Ontario Posts: 2,009 Join Date: Apr 2005 Last On: 10-30-2007 07:28 PM Vehicle: red 01celica gt 2nd Vehicle: '99 yamaha R6	for the front door panels theres a hidden screw behing a panel behind the interior door handle, for the rear panels just unscrew the bolts from the seat bracket and then pull the panels off, they are held in by the little push tabs __________________ FOR SALE : APR red tower strut bar $100 hotchkis front strut bar w/ camber adj. $150 fibreglass trunk Sub Enclosure- $150 FULL!!New- Zex Wet Nitrous kit w/ Extras- $900

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04-22-2006, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
02CelicaAngel Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 13 Join Date: Apr 2006 Last On: 10-21-2006 12:41 PM	Thanks! I'm probably going to spend the night installing speakers now.....I appreciate the help! Anyone have any bad experiences with their Celicas and installing sound systems? Any no-no's I should know about now, before I blow a fuse or something?

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96754racing Location: Kilauea Posts: 1 Join Date: Oct 2006 Last On: 10-20-2006 06:02 AM Vehicle: 03 celica GTS 2nd Vehicle: 04 tacoma SR5	yeh the pannels are minor to get off. my problem is in the rear wiht teh JBL speakers i unscrewed teh damn screws and yet the speakers still wont pop out. i reached behind them and felt for other screws to no avail. how ever i did feel some almost clip type thing that i couldent get off and were attatching the speak mount enclouser/ sealed backspace. any one know how to help cuz i blew the speaker and it sound horrible an im real picky about my sounds. thanx ah in advanced for any help

10-21-2006, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
02CelicaAngel Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 13 Join Date: Apr 2006 Last On: 10-21-2006 12:41 PM	I ended up taking my car to Best Buy and having them install it. Cost me about $120, took them four hours, but my time is worth more than that. Call me lazy, but I'm never at home and when I am I'd rather be doing something beside fighting to get my back seat in or out of my car. My system is now finished and is absolutely beautiful. I doubt that helps, but that's my two cents.