DIY: Door Panel Removal & Door Speaker Size

jikhead · 07-13-2009, 08:13 PM

I've been working on tinting my windows, so I have some write-ups for everybody. I've included pics with instructions on how to remove your door panels, along with some tid bit info on the door speakers. The Bose stereo has 6x9 speakers on the doors. I called Crutchfield and they stated non of their 6x9's will fit for varies reasons. So it probably requires a little customizing or simply some other brand that might fit.

Forgive me for my spelling...my paint tool doesn't have spell check.

jikhead · 07-13-2009, 08:24 PM

Continuation.....

ktzdaman · 07-14-2009, 01:07 PM

You are awesome for posting this! Helps me a million!

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2009, 01:13 PM

Great write up man, NO 6x9 will fit because they are very shallow speakers, and there is not much clearance behind them, What I am doing is making mdf spacer rings and putting 5 1/4 inch speakers in there place. Also the 6x9's are only in the bose model I believe I will be sure to take measurements when I do this for future installs. Also for an alternative to your putty spreader you can sue a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape or this.
Pro.Fit Trim Panel Tool Remove your vehicle's trim panels without damage at Crutchfield.com

Pro.Fit Hook Tool Set Installation tools — pair at Crutchfield.com

jikhead · 07-14-2009, 06:13 PM

Glad you posted those tools because now I remember I have some dental tools for cleaning my teeth that I can use. I've been looking at some Pioneers and they have real shallow metal baskets, so these might work. I too will get measurements when I finish the other door in a few days.

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2009, 11:12 PM

Good deal lol

diablokev87 · 01-05-2010, 04:41 PM

love the guide

37Z · 02-10-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Great write up man, NO 6x9 will fit because they are very shallow speakers, and there is not much clearance behind them, What I am doing is making mdf spacer rings and putting 5 1/4 inch speakers in there place. Also the 6x9's are only in the bose model I believe I will be sure to take measurements when I do this for future installs. Also for an alternative to your putty spreader you can sue a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape or this.
Pro.Fit Trim Panel Tool Remove your vehicle's trim panels without damage at Crutchfield.com

Pro.Fit Hook Tool Set Installation tools — pair at Crutchfield.com

Any noticalbe sound difference between a 5 1/4 vs 6.5 focal speakers in a 370Z?

jikhead · 02-10-2010, 09:15 PM

I've got some Pioneer 6.75" for the doors but I haven't finished hooking everything up as I've been working out of town for two weeks. Hope to finish it up this coming weekend when i get back. I've got a write-up over in the Audio section for speaker spacers for the Touring.

ltp · 02-11-2010, 10:13 AM

Excellent DIY post.

Munt · 03-08-2010, 03:42 PM

very helpful have just removed mine with your help as im attempting to put led,s in the door panel reflector, any idea of a wire inside the door to connect the led,s to. i cannot work out which wires control the auto window up down as i think that would be an ideal connection other than the hassels of routing the wire thru the door main harness connector. Any help would be appreciated .

jikhead · 03-09-2010, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munt

very helpful have just removed mine with your help as im attempting to put led,s in the door panel reflector, any idea of a wire inside the door to connect the led,s to. i cannot work out which wires control the auto window up down as i think that would be an ideal connection other than the hassels of routing the wire thru the door main harness connector. Any help would be appreciated .

This is a door panel removal, not a "which wire in the wiring harness". Haha, sorry man.

Try looking in the service manuals. The wiring schematic for the door harness will be in there; just a matter of which manual.
2009 370Z Service Manual

Munt · 03-09-2010, 02:33 AM

yeah i know new man to the forums and hav,nt worked out how it all works yet but hey, i will get there, sorry for incompetence. Thanks anyway.

blackflag · 03-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Very useful post.

I would love to change the speakers. I have another car that I put really nice Infinity's in...but I broke some of those stupid plastic clips taking off the door panel. So I don't want to mess up the door panel on my new Z...

Maybe when it gets higher mileage...

tjlazer · 03-13-2010, 06:32 PM

I want to install 6X9's in my base. Anyone do that yet? I want more bass than the 5.25 or 6.25's will give.

07-14-2009, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgeton NJ Posts: 7,103 Drives: 2011 Nissan Altima Rep Power: 19	Great write up man, NO 6x9 will fit because they are very shallow speakers, and there is not much clearance behind them, What I am doing is making mdf spacer rings and putting 5 1/4 inch speakers in there place. Also the 6x9's are only in the bose model I believe I will be sure to take measurements when I do this for future installs. Also for an alternative to your putty spreader you can sue a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape or this. Pro.Fit Trim Panel Tool Remove your vehicle's trim panels without damage at Crutchfield.com Pro.Fit Hook Tool Set Installation tools — pair at Crutchfield.com __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Also were all my installs will be posted. Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Check out the work on my Altima Updated 5/01/13My build thread Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 07-14-2009 at 01:16 PM.

07-14-2009, 11:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgeton NJ Posts: 7,103 Drives: 2011 Nissan Altima Rep Power: 19	Good deal lol __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Also were all my installs will be posted. Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Check out the work on my Altima Updated 5/01/13My build thread

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ktzdaman Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pdx Posts: 15 Drives: 370z black sport Rep Power: 4	You are awesome for posting this! Helps me a million!

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jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 415 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 4	Glad you posted those tools because now I remember I have some dental tools for cleaning my teeth that I can use. I've been looking at some Pioneers and they have real shallow metal baskets, so these might work. I too will get measurements when I finish the other door in a few days.

01-05-2010, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 4	love the guide

02-10-2010, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 415 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 4	I've got some Pioneer 6.75" for the doors but I haven't finished hooking everything up as I've been working out of town for two weeks. Hope to finish it up this coming weekend when i get back. I've got a write-up over in the Audio section for speaker spacers for the Touring.

02-11-2010, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
ltp Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nothern California Posts: 169 Drives: 370Z Black on Black Rep Power: 5	Excellent DIY post.

03-08-2010, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Munt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370Z AT7 sport/ Rep Power: 4	very helpful have just removed mine with your help as im attempting to put led,s in the door panel reflector, any idea of a wire inside the door to connect the led,s to. i cannot work out which wires control the auto window up down as i think that would be an ideal connection other than the hassels of routing the wire thru the door main harness connector. Any help would be appreciated .

03-09-2010, 02:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Munt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370Z AT7 sport/ Rep Power: 4	yeah i know new man to the forums and hav,nt worked out how it all works yet but hey, i will get there, sorry for incompetence. Thanks anyway.

03-11-2010, 09:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackflag Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Posts: 122 Drives: 2009 Z 6M base. Rep Power: 4	Very useful post. I would love to change the speakers. I have another car that I put really nice Infinity's in...but I broke some of those stupid plastic clips taking off the door panel. So I don't want to mess up the door panel on my new Z... Maybe when it gets higher mileage...

03-13-2010, 06:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 41 Posts: 2,281 Drives: Z32 TT & Z34 NA Rep Power: 8	I want to install 6X9's in my base. Anyone do that yet? I want more bass than the 5.25 or 6.25's will give.