Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, Camry, RAV4, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to take off the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Phillips head screwdriver and possibly also an automotive panel pry bar tool.

To remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need either a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench or a Phillips head screwdriver.

Move to the top inner corner of the door panel and locate the triangular shaped sail panel.

Gently pull off the sail panel with your fingers or use a plastic automotive panel removal tool.

On some 4Runner models, the sail panel may contain a tweeter speaker that needs to be disconnected.

Next, gently pry out the plastic trim piece located behind the door opener handle with a small flathead screwdriver.

Set the trim piece aside in a safe place.

Then move to the bottom of the door pull handle near the center of the armrest and pry open the larger screw cover.

Set the small silver screw aside with the plastic trim piece.

Then remove the Phillips head screw at the bottom of the door pull handle by turning it counterclockwise.

You might need to use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the lower screw from its well.

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to release the pop rivet friction fasteners.

If you have trouble pulling out the bottom of the door panel, try using a large flathead screwdriver or a panel removal tool to disengage the pop rivets.

Press in the release tab on the power plug for the courtesy step light housing at the bottom of the panel before sliding it straight out of the socket.

Carefully lift the door panel up and off the top of the metal door frame.

Press in the release tab on the electrical connector for the switch panel before sliding it straight out of the socket.

Swing out the cable and lift the metal ball at the end of the cable out of the socket.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

Press in the release tab on the speaker's white plastic power plug before sliding it straight out of its socket.

The speaker is held in place by four silver bolts. Remove the bolts by turning them counterclockwise with either a Phillips head screwdriver or a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench.

The OEM front door speakers can be replaced with aftermarket speakers in the following sizes: 6 1/2" (6.5"), 6 3/4" (6.75"), or 6"X9". Some speakers may require a mounting bracket.

To make your new speakers sound better and reduce road noise, I'd recommend installing Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will help stop the unwanted vibrations or rattles when you crank up the volume.

To replace the plastic door panel, hold it near the door frame and tilt the top edge towards yourself.

Push the electrical connector for the switch panel straight in to its socket.

Re-insert the metal ball at the end of the door lock switch cable in to its socket and then snap the white plastic collar in to the "C" shaped bracket.

Re-insert the metal ball at the end of the door opener handle cable in to its socket at the bottom of the bracket and then pop in the green plastic collar.

Line up the metal brackets with the top lip of the door frame and lower the panel down in to place.

Push the power plug for the courtesy step light at the bottom of the door panel back in to its socket.

Firmly tap in the friction fasteners all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Re-insert the screw at the bottom of the door pull handle.

Replace the Phillips head screw at the top of the door pull handle, near the switch panel, by turning it clockwise.

Replace the small silver Phillips head screw behind the door opener handle by turning it clockwise.

Close the screw cover at the top of the door pull handle.

Push the screw cover at the bottom of the arm rest closed.

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

Sit inside the SUV, close the door and verify that the door opener handle, door lock switch, power window switch and power door lock switch all still work properly.

For more, check out my other 2010-2016 Toyota 4Runner DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.