front speaker install
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From memory:
1. Pull the trim piece off the door. It's to the right of the windows. Just pull.
2. Pull the finger cup from behind the door handle. Just pull gently.
3. Remove the screw from behind both of the afore mentioned trim pieces.
4. Lift the component that holds the door lock/window buttons on the arm rest. Just lift from the front and pull off.
5. Disconnect the plugs.
6. Grab the armrest and lift the doorpanel off.
7. Reach behind and disconnect the lightbulb before you put if down.
You'll have to cut the wires to the speaker unless you were lucky enough to find a speaker that will accept the factory plugs.
Make sure to check polarity.
Just retrace your steps to reinstall.
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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. 100HP Shot NOS, BellTech 3/4 drop, Ford MotorSport Chrome Lightning wheels, Super Chip(TRAC). K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, Cervinis Ram Air hood, ARE Cover w/ wing, Momo billet pedals, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost and nitrous gauges, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, Trenz billet grills, Piaa 9007 Super Whites, etc. Build #2755
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[This message has been edited by TampaSVT (edited 04-13-2001).]
1. Pull the trim piece off the door. It's to the right of the windows. Just pull.
2. Pull the finger cup from behind the door handle. Just pull gently.
3. Remove the screw from behind both of the afore mentioned trim pieces.
4. Lift the component that holds the door lock/window buttons on the arm rest. Just lift from the front and pull off.
5. Disconnect the plugs.
6. Grab the armrest and lift the doorpanel off.
7. Reach behind and disconnect the lightbulb before you put if down.
You'll have to cut the wires to the speaker unless you were lucky enough to find a speaker that will accept the factory plugs.
Make sure to check polarity.
Just retrace your steps to reinstall.
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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. 100HP Shot NOS, BellTech 3/4 drop, Ford MotorSport Chrome Lightning wheels, Super Chip(TRAC). K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, Cervinis Ram Air hood, ARE Cover w/ wing, Momo billet pedals, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost and nitrous gauges, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, Trenz billet grills, Piaa 9007 Super Whites, etc. Build #2755
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2001 Lexus IS-300
2001 EB Expedition
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Having just removed my door panel for the Keyless Doorpad, I think I can get you there.
1) The grey plastic panel at the rear of the door, running up beside the window needs to be removed. It is just clipped on and I sort of rolled it from the rear towards the window. As a gap forms you will be able to see the two clips. Go easy it, it doesn't require a lot of muscle.
2) The plastic piece around the door opener handle needs to come off next. Just get your finger nails under the top edge, near the front. Start pulling it out and down and it too will come off quite easily. The rear portion of this piece fits in the door and therefore comes off last. You'll get it. Real simple.
3) Removal of these two parts will reveal two Philips head screws. One at the upper rear of the door panel and one under the door opener pull. Remove these two screws and the job is almost done.
4) The door panel lifts up for removal. There are no more clips to pull out. Just lift the panel with a pretty strong pull. I found that the door lock push **** (on the top of the panel) needs to be down for easiest removal. Reach behind the panel once it is mostly off to remove all the wiring harnesses. Four I think. You're done at this point.
If memory serves, a 6mm socket fits the speaker screws. Remove all four and pull the speaker out. Unclip its harness and you are complete.
(Wow, you have to be pretty fast around here to get first credit!!)
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2001 Red Lightning Delivered 3-15-2001, 2" Aim Lowering Shackles, Hitch Removed, Group Purchase Floor Mats, Modified Light Switch for Fogs, JDM Filter Kit, Keyless Entry, Other Goodies. Best Time: 13.41 @ 104.37 mph
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[This message has been edited by WHAT04 (edited 04-13-2001).]
1) The grey plastic panel at the rear of the door, running up beside the window needs to be removed. It is just clipped on and I sort of rolled it from the rear towards the window. As a gap forms you will be able to see the two clips. Go easy it, it doesn't require a lot of muscle.
2) The plastic piece around the door opener handle needs to come off next. Just get your finger nails under the top edge, near the front. Start pulling it out and down and it too will come off quite easily. The rear portion of this piece fits in the door and therefore comes off last. You'll get it. Real simple.
3) Removal of these two parts will reveal two Philips head screws. One at the upper rear of the door panel and one under the door opener pull. Remove these two screws and the job is almost done.
4) The door panel lifts up for removal. There are no more clips to pull out. Just lift the panel with a pretty strong pull. I found that the door lock push **** (on the top of the panel) needs to be down for easiest removal. Reach behind the panel once it is mostly off to remove all the wiring harnesses. Four I think. You're done at this point.
If memory serves, a 6mm socket fits the speaker screws. Remove all four and pull the speaker out. Unclip its harness and you are complete.
(Wow, you have to be pretty fast around here to get first credit!!)
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2001 Red Lightning Delivered 3-15-2001, 2" Aim Lowering Shackles, Hitch Removed, Group Purchase Floor Mats, Modified Light Switch for Fogs, JDM Filter Kit, Keyless Entry, Other Goodies. Best Time: 13.41 @ 104.37 mph
2000 Red Lightning - #835 of 4966 Sold 3-8-2001
My Zing.com Album Click Here
[This message has been edited by WHAT04 (edited 04-13-2001).]
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Yeah, what these guys said. I just want to emphasize it's extremely easy to do. It will take like 5 minutes tops, and that includes looking for the cordless screwdriver and the batteries that your wife keeps moving on you.
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PSP Filter
Best time: 13.248 @ 104.4 mph
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2000 Black Lightning
#1326 of 4966
Born on 03/20/2000
PSP Chip
PSP Filter
Best time: 13.248 @ 104.4 mph
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From: Downriver Area, MI USA
Hey thanks guys, I was gonna ask how to get the door panel off to install a keypad entry, now I dont have to!
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JL Stage 2 Ram Air
Clear tails
Custom mats
ARE LSII
Bedrug
Keypad entry
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Stevie-Ray
00 Red L #3460
JL Stage 2 Ram Air
Clear tails
Custom mats
ARE LSII
Bedrug
Keypad entry
Homedics Back Expert 2000