replacing factory speakers in my '99 GT Options

[runriot95]

I just recently got my '99 celica and I'm already itchin' to replace the sound system. My question is on how to remove the old speakers. The door speakers have 4 slots that look like you just slide a screwdriver in them and pry the grills off but when I do that it feels like I'm gonna snap the plastic grills. Any suggestions on how to remove these?

The rear speakers- I got the grills off but then I learned you have to remove the side panels as well. I removed all visible screws on the panel and pryed the trim panel away from the door jam but it seems like something is still keeping the panel on. Do I have to remove the rear seats to get at another screw?

Also, are there any tricks to removing the head unit that I should know about or is it just simply a matter of prying up the trim?

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[runriot95]

Thanks for all the info, much appreciated!

I actually just got through taking the door panel off and the trim around the head unit. I see how both of those will be accessed when I upgrade but the rear speakers are still a mystery.

After you remove the door jam trim and the plastic grill, is it just 2 screws left that need to be removed? I tried removing the long bolt by the speaker and the screw further back past the rear seat but it feels like something's still holding it on.