How do I get the front panel off my 2000 Ford Explorer to replace the speaker?

Question

The speaker in the passenger door of my 2000 Ford Explorer xlt has blown. I can't seem to find any way to get either the panel or the mesh grill over the speaker off.

Answer 1

The entire door panel comes off; you can't just remove the mesh. Look for screws behind the door pull handle. There may also be a removable panel behind the door release lever, with a screw underneath.

If you've found and removed all the screws, the trick is that the door panel needs to be lifted straight up to remove it from the door. Don't try prying it away or you'll break the tabs.