Changing out the Speakers on the 2006 Toyota RAV4

How to Change out the Speakers on a 2006 Toyota RAV4

Vicky helping change out my speakers

2006 Toyota RAV4

First, I went to Crutchfield.com to find an appropriate speaker that would be a snug fit for my RAV4. I decided upon the Sony brand because of the positive reviews and low cost of upgrading.




Here are the things you would need.
Plastic Pry Tools

#2 Philips Screwdriver
Drill
Fiberglass
Pen or Pencil
Large sheet of paper (to trace out the holes)
Saw
Solder
Soldering Iron

Here are the steps:

Step One: Remove the Handles
Step Two: Remove the two screws on the top and bottom.
Step Three: Pop off the inside handle cover.
Step Four: Remove the Screw
Step Five: Pop off the Controls. It is easier to do if you start on the top.
Step Six: Disconnect the Controls
Step Seven: Disconnect the Top Door Panel by the rearview mirror.
Step Eight: Remove Door Panel using Plastic Pry Tools. I found it easier to use the biggest one.
Another View of Step Eight
Step Nine: Pop off the Handles from the Door Panel
Step Ten: Drill out the Rivets that hold the old speakers.
Step Eleven: Disconnect the wire and remove the speaker.
Step Twelve: Trace out the holes using a pencil (Viagra Pen) and paper.
Step Thirteen: Using Fiberglass, cut out the shape.
More of Step Thirteen: Fabrication of the Fiberglass
Step Fourteen: What it should look like when you're done. Note that I placed an extra hold to feed the speaker wire thru to the outside.
Step Fifteen: Put in new screws and rivets to hold the speaker in place.
Step Sixteen: When wiring your speakers, check to make sure you don't have your wires mixed up by listening to it. When it sounds right, solder your connectors together and cover it up with electrical tape.
Step Seventeen: Place electrical tape to hole the excess wire so that it doesn't get caught.

Step Eighteen: Place everything back together in reverse order and enjoy your new speakers!