Removing Door Panels (1 Viewer)
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tucker74
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Just remove the screws (under arm rests & handles) and it pops off fairly easily - start at one corner of the bottom and work your way across and then up. Once the catches are out (be careful not to damage) - just lift the whole panel and it will come out of the window track.
Tucker
Tucker
Doschev...the "arm rest" pads and the power-window control panels both pop off. No tools needed, other than maybe a fine flat-blade to get things started. Once off, remove the screws Tucker mentioned. There are 4 screws per side...2 under the arm pad, one where the grab rail attaches to the upper door, and a small one that holds the trim for the inside door-opener handle.
Carefully work your way around the door to pop out the quick-fasteners, then gently slide the loose door panel sideways to clear one corner (you'll see what I mean) from under the b-pillar frame.
Last, disconnect all wiring harnesses...2 on the DS, 3 on the PS.
Just did it yesterday myself...still couldn't get the speakers to fit! Anybody interested in a new pair of Eclipse, front and rear??? Cheap.
HIH,
John
Carefully work your way around the door to pop out the quick-fasteners, then gently slide the loose door panel sideways to clear one corner (you'll see what I mean) from under the b-pillar frame.
Last, disconnect all wiring harnesses...2 on the DS, 3 on the PS.
Just did it yesterday myself...still couldn't get the speakers to fit! Anybody interested in a new pair of Eclipse, front and rear??? Cheap.
HIH,
John
tucker74
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John,
What couldn't you get to fit? Just used some 1/4" spacers and longer screws to mount the Eclipse right in the front factory hole (see my post in 80 FAQ) - the back takes a little more mod...but I was able to use the factory grills front and back.
Tucker
What couldn't you get to fit? Just used some 1/4" spacers and longer screws to mount the Eclipse right in the front factory hole (see my post in 80 FAQ) - the back takes a little more mod...but I was able to use the factory grills front and back.
Tucker
Tucker...This is not so much an indictment of the speakers or the process, but of my patience and ability. Thx for the tip on the 1/4" spacers. I was trying 5.5" x 1/2"...not even close. Decided just to button everything back up...Hell, I'm half deaf anyway, wtf do I need good sounds for anyway?!
John
John
