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The tools needed to remove the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers and a 10mm socket with ratcheting wrench.

To remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need a 7mm socket.

The power window motor bolts are also 10mm.

First use the small flathead screwdriver to gently pry out the trim piece just below the arm rest and the horizontal door pull handle.

Then pry out the trim piece behind the door opener handle and set them both aside in a safe place.

Pry out the small rectangular locking tab at the bottom of the plastic door lock stalk cap.

Lift the door lock stalk end cap straight off and set it aside with the other trim pieces.

Set all the bolts aside in a safe place with their corresponding trim pieces.

Pry at the bottom edge of the cover and then gently pull it off.

Pull off the vertical door handle and set it aside.

(Some Silverado models contain a tweeter speaker inside the sail panel.)

Continue pulling on the bottom and sides of the panel to disengage all of the white plastic friction fasteners.

Lift the panel straight up off the door frame and lean it towards yourself while supporting the bottom with your thighs.

Use a pair of needle nose pliers to gently squeeze together the two prongs on the plastic collar at the end of the cable.

To upgrade the OEM door speaker, you'll need a 7mm socket with a ratcheting wrench.

Pull the speaker straight out of the door frame. Press the release button on the power connector and slide it straight out of its socket.

The door speakers of a 2nd generation Silverado can be replaced with aftermarket speakers in the following sizes: 6.5" (6 1/2") or 6.75" (6 3/4")

I'd recommend purchasing new speakers from Crutchfield since they always seem to include any necessary brackets or power plug adapters.

If you'd like to reduce road noise and allow your new speakers to sound their best, apply some Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will help stop vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume.

Swing the cable towards yourself and pop the plastic collar in to the bracket.

Push the power plugs straight in to their corresponding sockets until they click securely in to place.

Hang the top part of the panel on to the door frame and line up the white plastic friction fasteners with their corresponding holes. Make sure that the door lock stalk goes through its cut out at the upper outer corner.

Then tap all along the door panel to fully seat the friction fasteners.

Line up the sail panel and push it back in to place.

Tighten the two bolts with the 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench by turning them clockwise.

Tighten them with the 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench.

Push the trim cover back in place over the two bolts.

Push the small rectangular trim piece back in place over the door opener handle bolt.

For more, check out my other 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado Repair & Maintenance Guides.