How to Replace a Door Speaker on a 2001 Chevy Tahoe

When you're upgrading your car's speakers, many audio experts suggest replacing the front speakers first. They're the ones that have the biggest effect on what you hear when you're in the front seat of the vehicle, so that makes a lot of sense. This particularly applies to the 2001 Chevy Tahoe, with its 6-1/2 inch speakers installed in the front doors. Although the speakers are mounted behind the front door panels, you can remove the panels, access the speakers and replace them using only simple hand tools.

• 1

  Pry off the triangular sail panel at the front, upper edge of the door panel with a panel removal tool.

• 2

  Use the panel removal tool to pry out the switch panel in the door then disconnect the wiring plugged underneath the panel. Remove the 7 mm screw from the area underneath the panel with a 7 mm socket and ratchet.

• 3

  Pry out the trim from behind the door release panel with the panel tool.

• 4

  Remove the 7 mm screw from the area behind the door's grab handle with the 7 mm socket and ratchet.

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  Lift the door panel straight up and off of the door.

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  Unscrew the four Phillips head screws on the perimeter of the speaker with a Phillips head screwdriver. Remove the speaker and disconnect the speaker wire plug on the back.

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  Connect the speaker wire plug to the new speaker. Place the speaker into the door opening and secure it in place with the Phillips head screws. Test the speaker then replace the door panel.

• 8

  Replace the speaker in the other door and the speakers in the rear using the same method.