door panel tools
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
door panel tools
I'm going to be changing the speakers in my doors sometime soon and was looking at tools for popping the panel clips. I see this 4 piece tool set, they are made of plastic and range from $8 - $12. Has anyone used this type and do they work? I do not want to spend money on steel ones to just use once and then keep moving them around the tool box because they are always in the way. lol. They are on all the major parts store web sites and even on ebay.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
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I should have bought one of those but forgot to get it....
So when my speakers arrived I said WTH and went for it without a tool.
At the bottom of the door panels near center is a notch about the size of your four finger tips. Just tug there and it will pop out, once you get it started...no problem.
BTW there are several how to threads with pics that show step by step how to remove/replace the panels and upgrade speakers.
If you dont find, let me know. I will find you the link.
Bert
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So when my speakers arrived I said WTH and went for it without a tool.
At the bottom of the door panels near center is a notch about the size of your four finger tips. Just tug there and it will pop out, once you get it started...no problem.
BTW there are several how to threads with pics that show step by step how to remove/replace the panels and upgrade speakers.
If you dont find, let me know. I will find you the link.
Bert
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Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I should have bought one of those but forgot to get it....
So when my speakers arrived I said WTH and went for it without a tool.
At the bottom of the door panels near center is a notch about the size of your four finger tips. Just tug there and it will pop out, once you get it started...no problem.
BTW there are several how to threads with pics that show step by step how to remove/replace the panels and upgrade speakers.
If you dont find, let me know. I will find you the link.
Bert
Roll Tide
So when my speakers arrived I said WTH and went for it without a tool.
At the bottom of the door panels near center is a notch about the size of your four finger tips. Just tug there and it will pop out, once you get it started...no problem.
BTW there are several how to threads with pics that show step by step how to remove/replace the panels and upgrade speakers.
If you dont find, let me know. I will find you the link.
Bert
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Buy new pins and sockets because you will break a few pins removing the panels. Do not buy them from GM. Buy them here: http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Sea...x=0&Search.y=0
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went to Harbor Freight....$6.99 5 piece set what a deal thanks for the heads up. Now as soon as my speakers get here the sound quality will improve.