Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Insight, Clarity, Fit, HR-V, CR-V, Pilot, Passport, Odyssey, Ridgeline, ILX, MDX, RDX, NSX, RLX and TLX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a plastic pry bar tool and a Phillips head screwdriver.

To remove the OEM front door speakers, you'll need an 8mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet or a Phillips head screwdriver.

The first two steps are to lower the power window all the way down and then fully open the door. I chose to start with the front passenger door. The steps are the same or very similar for the front driver side door and the two rear doors.

If you live in a cold climate, I recommend doing this inside of a warm garage with a space heater to prevent from breaking any of the plastic parts. Plastic tends to be more brittle when cold and more flexible when warm.

Insert the blade of the plastic pry bar tool or a small flat head screwdriver in between the front edge of the switch panel and the arm rest.

Continue prying along the side and then the rear edge of the switch panel.

Try to avoid using excessive force.

The switch panel should pop out relatively easily.

Turn over the switch panel to access the electrical connector.

If the release button is very stiff, you can use the plastic pry bar tool or a flat head screwdriver to push it in.

Set the switch panel aside in a safe place.

Remove the screw by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with a Phillips head screwdriver.

Set the screw aside with the switch panel.

(Unlike most other cars, the door opener handle is not part of the door panel and will remain attached to the door frame.)

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

Continue pulling out the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place.

Remove the single bolt that holds it in place by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with either an 8mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet or a Phillips head screwdriver.

The speaker might still be attached to the door frame by some double sided adhesive tape on the back side of the speaker.

Use the pry bar tool to gently loosen the adhesive until the speaker can be removed.

The OEM speaker part number is Honda TFF7362.

The front door speaker can be replaced with new aftermarket car speakers in the following sizes: 6 1/2" (6.5") and 6 3/4" (6.75").

I highly recommend adding some Dynamat sound deadener to the metal door frame and the back side of the plastic door panel to help stop vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume.

To replace the door panel, hold it near the door frame.

Carefully lower the top of the door panel on to the upper lip on the door frame.

Line up the plastic pop rivets on the back side of the door panel with their corresponding holes in the door frame.

Make sure that the door panel is flush with the door frame at every edge.

Pull the electrical connector for the switch panel out of the opening in the armrest at the middle of the door panel.

Try to avoid over tightening the screw to prevent from damaging the plastic door panel.

Push the electrical connector straight into its socket on the bottom of the switch panel.

You should hear or feel the connector "click" securely into place.

Push down the switch panel to secure it into place.

Sit inside the car, close the door and verify that the door lock switch, power window switch, door opener handle and speaker are all still working properly.

Be sure to write down the speaker upgrade or any other procedure in your vehicle's service records.

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