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!

[sirrahtap]

i put in new speakers in the back today....when i found out i had to take out the seat, i tried to think of a way to get around that....
i ended up taking out all the other screws from the panel and pulling it back. i then unbolted the bracket that the speaker is in and unplugged it. this way i could bring it inside and mount my speakers and crossovers inside instead of in the garage (i live in minnesota). then i mounted the bracket back in, plugged in the speaker and put the panel on....all with the backseat still in.

i dont' know which route is easier, but if taking out the seats looks like a lot, try this out