i have a 2007 fiat panda, and i wish to replace the speakers, but i dont know, fully, how to remove the door panels? can anyone help?

Joe, September 2008

As above: It's hard to find the plastic studs that surround the frame of the door so start by gently prying up the bottom of the panel. They will come out. they are RED graduated press fits and will come out. Watch they don't fall on the floor.

As for the door release-- its on a wire - if you need better access to the inside panels (for fixing the electric window for example) - you need to cut into the thin white plastic foam that acts as a dust shield. UNCLIP the door release cable from a small white plastic cable grip -- to panel then moves right out of the way

Steve Bell, October 2009

Remove the little tiny grille by the door opener (prize it off with screwdriver), to reveal one phillips screw. remove screw. Remove the L shaped bit of plasteic around the door opener handle. Remove the allen key screws in the handle/armrest. Remove the window winder (if you have manual windows) by pushing the circlip out carefully with a screwdriver. Remove/peel back the mirror adjustor rubber boot, and undo the nut on the joystick, then the triangle plastic trim piece pops out. Remove the two phillips screws at trhe bottom of the door liner. Now remove the door liner, prizing the 4-5 plastic studs out carefully with a screwdriver or chisel, working your way around the edge of the liner. When it's off you need to unhook the door opener. Now you have access to the speaker. If you want to sell the speakers email me at cbyl-at-btinternet.com

john, September 2008