How to replace door panel speakers in 97 Legacy wagon

I want to replace the OEM door panel speakers (front and rear) in my 97 Legacy wagon, but I can't figure out how to remove the plastic cover to access the speakers. Do I have to remove the whole door panel?

Any other suggestions/gotchas about replacing speakers?

Gregory

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Gregory
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If it's like my '99, yes.

Here's how it worked on my '99, your milage may vary:

  1. Pop off the plastic screw covers, big one on the door grab, little one on door latch.
  2. Remove the 2 philips screws underneath.
  3. Remove plastic button near door hinge. Pry it up with a flat blade screwdriver.
  4. Starting at the bottom of door opposite of hinge, pry door liner away from door until it pops loose. Go around the bottom and sides of the door until all the fasteners have popped loose.
  5. This is the tricky part. Hold the door latch open while carefully pushing the door liner up to disengage it from the channel next to the glass. Take your time and don't force it too much. You may have to move it laterally as well to get it out.
  6. When the door liner comes free, unlatch and disconnect the mirror/lock/window cables.
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Jim Stewart

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look for Subaru Mine was Outback.

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M. Butkus

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