mpansare Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Folks: Just bought Polk DB 650s for front+ rear doors, 2006 Legacy Wagon, from Crutchfield with the spacer mount kits to limit the mounting depth (I know, some drilling is required). Question: Do you have to remove the *entire* door panel to replace the speakers? When I look at the door panel, it looks like the speaker panel (+ the map pocket cubbyhole) is a one-piece panel that is assembled with the rest of the door panel pieces. Is there a simple way to pop this off, rather than remove the entire panel (difficult door handle removing dance without scratching anything)? I looked at all the audio threads including the sticky's, did not find anything on this subject. Anybody? Advice/assistance appreciated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 the whole panels come off. The lower area on the front is a separate piece, but bonded and screwed together from the rear and not removable. Don't worry...taking the panels off takes like 5 minutes....front is three screws, three plastic pieces to remove (sail panel, cover behind the latch and the cover over the pull). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpansare Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks - what is the sail panel? the whole panels come off. The lower area on the front is a separate piece, but bonded and screwed together from the rear and not removable. Don't worry...taking the panels off takes like 5 minutes....front is three screws, three plastic pieces to remove (sail panel, cover behind the latch and the cover over the pull). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 the plastic cover over the mount for the side mirrors. it's shaped like a sail. it pulls straight off. no screws under there, but I find it easier to reinstall the door panel with it out of the way, so it's good to take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 That's a sail panel, huh. I learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 never heard it called that?? it's a common spot to mount a tweeter (though not necessarily a good one). take the panel off, mount the tweeter cup or flush it in or better yet, stretch some cloth over and glass it in then bondo and paint. OEM appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Just never heard the name before, but aware of the mount options. So not a total noob weenie, just partially... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i still can't get my handle off the door to remove the screws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Excellent writeup on removing the panels: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20069&highlight=sound+deadening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i still can't get my handle off the door to remove the screws twist from the top part, to the rear of the car. You need to pull hard and you will probably break the lower tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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