Owners of other similar Ford vehicles built upon the "Global C" (C1) compact car platform such as the C-Max, Escape, Kuga and Transit Connect may also find these DIY instructions to be useful.

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a small flathead screwdriver, a Torx T-25 star bit screwdriver, and a standard sized flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive trim panel removal tool.

To remove the speaker, you'll need the Torx T-25 screwdriver, a 5.5mm socket (or a 6mm still works) and a 1/4" drive ratchet.

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T25 star bit screwdriver.

Set the cover and screw aside in a safe place.

Remove the screw behind the cover with the Torx T25 screwdriver by turning it counter clockwise. Set the screw aside in a safe place.

Gently pry off the front part of the trim piece with the small flathead screwdriver and gently pull it off the side of the arm rest.

Be careful when you pull off the rear edge of the trim panel since there is a plastic hook on that side.

There is a plastic retaining tab at the front of the switch panel, so do not pry out the front edge to avoid breaking it.

Carefully lift the rear of the electrical switch panel and remove it from the arm rest.

Press the release button on the electrical connector and pull the plug straight out of the socket.

Once the switch panel has been removed, you'll see the last two screws that need to be removed.

Remove the two screws behind the arm rest by turning them counter clockwise with the Torx T-25 screwdriver.

Then move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the sail panel which contains the tweeter speaker with a flathead screwdriver or trim panel tool. The sail panel is held in place by a few friction fasteners.

Set the tweeter speaker and sail panel assembly with the other parts.

You should have removed a total of 4 plastic trim pieces and 4 screws.

You may need to insert a flathead screwdriver or trim panel tool to begin popping out the friction fasteners.

Continue pulling out the fasteners all along the bottom and sides of the panel.

Gently lift the plastic door panel up and off the metal door frame.

Press the release tab on the light grey electrical connector and pull it straight out of the socket.

Lift the plastic rectangular box piece end of the door opener cable out of the bracket.

Now you can separate the door panel from the frame and set it aside in a safe place.

Then remove the hex head screw on the other side with the 5.5mm socket and ratcheting wrench. If you don't have a 5.5mm socket, you may also be able to use a slightly larger 6mm socket or needle nose pliers.

Pull the old speaker out of the door frame.

The front door speakers can be replaced with 6 1/2" (6.5"), 6 3/4" (6.75") and 5 1/4" (5.25") sized aftermarket units.

I'd recommend buying new aftermarket speakers from Crutchfield since they usually include any necessary electrical connector adapters and mounting brackets.

Please verify your OEM speaker sizes and compatible replacements before ordering anything.

To help reduce road noise make your new speakers sound better, apply some Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will stop rattles and vibrations when you crank up the volume.

Then gently insert the plastic piece at the end of the door opener cable back in to the bracket on the door panel.

Push the piece in to the bracket until it clicks securely in to place.

Pull the electrical connector for the switch panel out through the hole in the arm rest.

Hang the top edge of the door panel on to the metal lip on the door frame.

Firmly tap the bottom and sides of the door panel to push in the friction fasteners.

Tighten the two screws behind the arm rest by turning them clockwise with the Torx T25 screwdriver.

Insert the plastic tab at the front of the switch panel in to the arm rest first and then gently push down the rear part.

Line up the trim piece that goes along the outer edge of the arm rest.

First insert the plastic hook at the rear of the trim piece and then snap in the friction fasteners at the middle and front.

Push the small round black plastic screw cover in place.

Push the vinyl rubber screw cover back in to place.

Line up the friction fasteners on the rear of the sail panel and push it back in to place.

Sit inside the vehicle, close the door, and verify that the door opener handle and electrical switches work properly.

For more, check out my other Ford Focus Repair & Maintenance Guides.