Owners of other Hyundai or Kia vehicles such as the Optima, Cadenza, K900, Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Forte, Genesis, Cerato, Spectra, Accent, Sephia, i20, i30, ix35, i40 and Equus may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to remove the door panel include a flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool, and a Phillips head screwdriver.

The OEM door speaker is held in place by Torx T20 screws.

To prevent from scratching the plastic surfaces, you may choose to cover the tip of your screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth or use an automotive panel pry bar tool.

Move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the triangular shaped sail panel with the flathead screwdriver to disengage the pop rivet friction fasteners.

Press in the release tab on the tweeter speaker's electrical connector before sliding it straight out of the socket.

Set the sail panel aside in a safe place.

Gently pry open the top edge of the square screw cover located behind the silver door opener handle. Swing the hinged cover down to expose the single Phillips head screw.

Set the rubber cover aside in a safe place such as on the floor mat.

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it counterclockwise with a Phillips head screwdriver.

Remove the screw at the bottom of the well in the armrest by turning it counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Set the armrest screw aside with the other screw.

Insert a large flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive pry bar tool in between the bottom edge of the door panel and the metal door frame.

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to firmly disengage the plastic pop rivets.

Continue pulling out the friction fasteners all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Tilt the top edge of the door panel towards yourself and support the bottom edge with your legs.

Locate the two cables for the door opener handle and the door lock switch that are attached to a black plastic bracket.

Push in the release tabs on the two white plastic electrical connectors and slide them straight out of their sockets on the underside of the switch panel.

The OEM door speaker is located at the middle inner edge of the door frame.

Loosen the four screws by turning them counterclockwise with a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver.

I recommend buying new speakers from Amazon since you can verify which speakers will fit your vehicle and also whether or not you will need an adapter mounting bracket.

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

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

The two plugs are different sizes and they can only be inserted in one way. So there is no risk of mixing them up or plugging them in incorrectly.

Line up the two tabs on the cable bracket with the mount on the back side of the door panel.

Double check that the cable bracket is secure and try out the door opener handle and door lock switch before moving on to the next steps.

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

Line up the turquoise blue colored pop rivets on the back side of the door panel with their corresponding holes on the metal door frame.

Replace the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it clockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Lift up the hinged screw cover and snap it back in to place.

Push the rubber cover back in to place.

Push the power plug for the tweeter speaker back in to its socket.

Sit inside the vehicle, 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 all of my 2013-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.