How to remove front door panels on a 1999-2003 Toyota Solara

[@sandrahosullivan3228]

I have a 1999 Solara and it is EXACTLY the same. Something inside the door broke can't open driver door no resistance on door handle hoping it's just the door rod clip. I am so glad you made this video, bless your heart, I can now remove the door panel with no worries. Your video is the ONLY video I could find for a Solara door panel removal. Thank you Mr. Romo.

[@raiderman28]

Sandrah O'Sullivan love to hear that this helps someone out. You can do it. Usually those little clips or the actual handle break

[@nomotricks]

Just changed the handle on my 1999 Solara. Big help from you. Much appreciated for the upload. Only Solara video I could find.

[@pimpincube]

thank you so much..... i replaced speakers and tweeters you saved me like 120.00 in labor. Got some 6.5 Pioneers (came with cool custom install bracket )from Walmart , 8.00 tweeters 2 hours im bumping

[@sirvaant]

Couldn't find any videos on how to change side view mirror on 2000 Toyota Solara but then I stumbled upon your video and it answered my question thanks brother man the Lord Jesus Christ bless you!

[@raiderman28]

Sir Vaant The Silensa glad it helped you get the panel off

[@stevennye4555]

Thanks Bro! Your mechanical skills are impeccable... and it's nice to hear a clear, concise strait to the point instructor. Keep up the good work.

[@raiderman28]

Thank you for the kind words. It means more than you know

[@Foxlone]

Thank you! I am replacing the door speakers on my 99 Solara and this video maked sure I didn’t break the door panels!!!😅

[@grimstealthgaming]

Just wanted say thanks so much for the video. I have been trying forever to find one to help replace my the track in my window thanks so much. If we keep going on the Solara my next project is replacing valve cover gaskets

[@xfilesxmenfan]

Gracias! I was thinking there would be the plastic fasteners holding the door panel on. Glad you had this video done. Saved me lots of money.

[@raiderman28]

xfilesxmenfan thank you, glad this video helped you out

[@anthonywestjr1063]

It worked for my 2002 Toyota Solara SLE V6...🍻👍🏾

[@justaskKj]

This video helped me out a lot your a gentleman and a scholar for posting it

[@raiderman28]

Kentoine thank you

[@bdellert3]

This was easy to follow. I have to do this job on my 2001 and this will make it a lot easier. Thanks.

[@raiderman28]

glad it helped you out

[@anthonyk2115]

Raul, thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was instructive and helped me figure it out. I'm looking forward to making your fast hot salsa next. Keep up the good work! - Anthony

[@audreybowles6357]

Thank you Raul. I have a 2008 Solara and cannot find many videos for that model. This is helpful.

[@raiderman28]

Audrey Bowles your welcome. Glad it helped

[@2022streetbobwheelies]

4:01 thank you. i needed to see what i was doing wrong. i have a 2001solara and this video helped alot.

[@jefff.3328]

Thank you very much ! I haven't had a door panel off in over 25 years and you made it easy. Your the man !

[@raiderman28]

Jeff F. Thank you. Glass my video helped you out

[@sunspotbaby1962]

Thank you, I am removing the tan color inside and replacing the interior of my solara with Black/Gray This video was a blessing.

[@MarianLavilla]

Thank you! I successfully removed my 2001 Solara driver's side door panel and switched out the door handle.

[@peteyfly1]

This video is EXACTLY what I needed - Thank you so much and well done!! Gotta find a vid on changing out the window actuator-lol

[@raiderman28]

Jeff Petersen oh do you mean the window regulator? Those usually just unbolt. Its best to buy one that already comes with a new window motor, less likely to have issues. Just look up how to remove and replace a window regulator in a Toyota Camry, corolla, etc. most of them are pretty straight forward.

[@peteyfly1]

@@raiderman28 Thanks for the reply! Yeah- the regulator- I did see a vid for that-thank you!

[@leesmith6620]

Very kind of you to post! Clear instructions!

[@memodrumcorp]

Thanks man! My Solara is 99 and this procedure definitely applies.I was hesitant to do it myself. I broke my door handle by accident and was checking if I need to take the whole door panel off to replace it. I'll work on it and perhaps upload a video.

[@raiderman28]

Jose Guillermo Martinez that's awesome man.

[@doug3066]

THANK YOU PAUL, your video made the job much easier.

[@thesmallestatom]

thank you friend, you definitely helped out a stranger today. many thanks.

[@HippieHouseBand]

Great video...To the point. I just changed the front speakers using this as my guide... Walk in the park! Thank you.

[@kierstenbrooke9376]

Very helpful, thank you so much! The part about removing the door panel strip was especially helpful, exactly what I needed. :) hard to find videos on Solara repairs.

[@robertadams487]

Great video, the one screw in the door switch handle cup is covered up by a small pad. I'm tinting my windows too. Yes, I will have to redo the passenger window in the near future because I didn't remove the door card first. Toyota has a very tight seal at the window. Again great video.

[@Dabal_R]

Thanks a lot man , my left door was rattling so I need to check whether it’s the speaker or any other thing is loose

[@JoseGarcia-hv8sh]

Thank you sr. Easy to understand you. God bless you.

[@user-fv8pi]

Thank you for posting this video! It is very helpful!

[@vcharon6537]

thanks...this saved me a lot of time and frustration!

[@raiderman28]

V Charon glad it helped

[@tommyhuggins]

Thanks for the video! Very clear and concise!!

[@raiderman28]

originalcactoy thank you

[@vc.la.sucvathosucvat6483]

very good illustration, thank so much, bro

[@raiderman28]

vc. la. sucvat Ho suc vat glad it helped you out

[@shutthetv]

Thank you this helps! I have to replace lock actuator on my 2002 Solara. At least I know how to get to it!

[@matthewhetes9965]

Informative and simple, nice video.

[@UTRansomNotes]

Super helpful! My passenger side mirror broke and I'm trying to figure out if I'll need to remove the entire panel to replace it, or if the wiring components are only at that top corner. I've seen in some slightly later model years that it's not necessary to remove the panel to replace the mirror. Any insight into this for the 2000 model?

[@raiderman28]

Elijah Perez glad it helped you out. Subscribe to my channel its free. It helps me out with youtube, because i make a few dollars a month which helps with the costs of making these videos for you guys at no charge. I need to get to 1000 subscribers before the end of February. I am at 910. I appreciate it if you can subscribe. This will help me continue to make different videos

[@roshaharris6101]

I have a 99 solara, my driver's side door wont open from the inside. Is it a cable or a rod in the door panel?

[@raiderman28]

G G it could be the clip from the door handle cable or the actual cable could be broken

[@judasmendozaalmaraz6373]

thanks man! greetings from Mexico!

[@TheTruelakersfan]

99 percent positive 99-03 are the same.mine is a 01 and it’s the same.

[@James-pq5pi]

SUPER HELPFUL! Thanks.

[@rvlunarshift6076]

How did you end up doing the window tint? I have a 2001 solara and I ordered a precut kit and I’m unsure of the best way to apply the tint without creasing it when trying to tuck it into the seal

[@raiderman28]

RV Lunar Shift i remove the panel like in this video, to get under the seal. I don’t like to tuck the seals, because they can sometimes get all bent up and sometimes tear if they are weathered.

[@rvlunarshift6076]

Raul Romo so if you cut it right above the window seal above the door panel, does it not get messed up over time with rolling window down? And it would it be possible to just take out the glass and then apply the tint onto the glass, and once semi-cured put glass back in door?

[@ericlebga7201]

Thank you so so much Sir, it really helped me get to my speakers and change them, so helpful.

[@raiderman28]

Eric Lebga glad my video was useful

[@gcompactor]

Thanks for posting. Well done, very helpful video!

[@mlt6322]

exactly the same on my 2001, Thanks

[@tiogajohnston5958]

Thank you this was a great video

[@adam6383]

is the seal that you are trying to get behind actually connected to the door panel or is it pulled seperatly?

[@raiderman28]

Adam olson door seal is on the door panel. Some people tuck the seal to tint. I don't like doing that, because it gets bent and distorted. Easier to remove panel with seal and tinting it much easier

[@adam6383]

Thank you so much Raul.

[@williamcolon3647]

Thank you for posting that was very helpful.👌🏽

[@wmccommis]

Absolutely perfect - thanks!

[@bigjg904]

I have to do this to replace interior door handle?

[@raiderman28]

yes

[@rollermonkeymom8837]

Worked great thank you for sharing

[@phillmill3512]

What seize speaker go in the doors

[@raiderman28]

6 1/2”

[@rahyelrowlette2672]

Thank you this gives me a good idea

[@violettefox6804]

Would this be the same for a 2004 Solara?

[@raiderman28]

I don’t believe they are the same.

[@Mach1Chriss]

Thanks so much for the vid man not to much information on this car at all

[@raiderman28]

I am glad it helped

[@go2bob]

Hi Raul, thank you very much for this. Question: Can you confirm your front speaker size? When I go to Crutchfield they list: 6.25" 6.5" and 6.75"

[@Samy-hh1wn]

Front: 6-3/4"Rear: 6" x 9"this is for a 03 solara

[@raiderman28]

Bob Thompson I don't know the size, this was a customer's car that we tinted windows on, and didn't even look at speakers sorry

[@go2bob]

TDK and Raul: Thank you very much. Or as my left front likes to say: bbbbblllllrrrrrrpppppSHSSSS!!! ;)

[@Haze121201]

I just did mines. 01 v6. I got some kickers from bestbuy. 6.5 fit perfect.

[@mirandadeleon1924]

What if the door is stuck shut, both inside and outside handles can't open it. The only accessible screw is the one behind the inside door handle.

[@raiderman28]

you will have to remove seats through the other door, and try to unscrew the door panel and might end up breaking parts of the door panel. then you can check to see why it is not opening. it will be a real pain to do this, sorry i don't have more positive news for you

[@Quickened1]

Raul Romo ...i know this is late...but maybe the window switch panel could be removed to insert a boroscope video camera inside the door. That might help to get the door open... it's a tough one though!

[@Samy-hh1wn]

You sir are amazing. Thanks a million :)

[@raiderman28]

The Dark Knight thanks for the kind words

[@156nunez]

Great video,excellent job

[@theoeicher]

Amazing help!!! Thanks a mil

[@raiderman28]

Theo S Eicher glad it helped

[@immortalnow]

Thanks for the help, excellent.

[@josejavierguedes5711]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@majha5156]

How do i open rear driver side panel. I have dent i want to remove from inside. I have Toyota 2000 solara. Please help.

[@raiderman28]

You might want to call a dent guy. But if you want to do it yourself, it will be alot of work. You will have to remove the lower part of the seat, and most likely the upper part of the seat. I am not sure if the rear tray sits on top of one of the side panels by the window. That might need to come out the small side panel by the rear window and then the side panel. You might be able to just remove lower part of the seat and move side panel enough to get in there. Good luck

[@Solarnick101]

Great video!

[@got867]

Nice work and Thanks

[@truth9958]

Thanks, man.

[@raiderman28]

Your welcome

[@mikeh457]

Thanks for the vid. Can you also make one about replacing the speaker?

[@raiderman28]

Its rare i get these older cars in my shop, let alone for speaker replacement. I showed how to remove the door panel. Thats the hardest part. Taking 4 screws off the oem speaker and cutting 2 wires and hooking them to a new speaker is not hard at all. You can figure out that out

[@mikeh457]

@@raiderman28 Thanks for the info. So the wires have be cut then soldered .. ? It's not the harness type of design, which you can simply plug/unplug?

[@raiderman28]

@@mikeh457 you can Solder or use crimp caps at the ends of the speaker wire. Most new speakers come with wire. The wire goes to the speakers ( those ends have female connections). The other end has nothing. You connect those to the car speaker wires. Look up the color codes to see which is positive and which is negative. On the aftermarket speakers, the fat connector is usually the positive wire, or the speaker connection has a plus sign or a red dot. I think i have a video on a mazda that i show how to replace factory speakers. That would be a good guide.

[@mikeh457]

@@raiderman28 Got it. I'll check out that vid

[@Dk-bi7xk]

Anyone know how to remove the back seat and back panel?

[@raiderman28]

Usually you start by removing the lower part of the seat first. Some Toyota vehicles you just pull up on the front on the seat. Some have a little pull tab that you pull towards the front of the car then it pops the seat up and you pull out. Others also have a 10mm bolt in between the top part of the seat and the lower part that needs to be removed. Once the lower part is removed. There might be a few bolts on the bottom holding it in. Seat then slides up alittle and unhooks and you can remove. The rear panel on most just pops up and you slide it out. If you notice that the side panels are on top of the rear deck, the they have to be popped off first, then the rear deck will come out. Good luck

[@LAASTofTHEMAGUAS]

looks like i'm going to the mechanic

[@janakagamaralalage9869]

Thank you

[@Nikanoff]

Здравствуйте, можете показать как снять переднюю консоль панель? Не работает заслонка переключения печка и кондиционер, поэтому дует горячим. Подскажите пожалуйста🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Nikanoff]

Please show me how to remove the center console, the stove does not work, the air conditioner damper does not work.

[@hardboiledfrog]

Man, I have a 2005 Solara SE and it's got and it's got different door panels.. The only screw that matches matches is the one by the hinge and the 2 on the bottom.. The 1 behind the door lock and the 1 beneath the cubby linerMan, I have a 2005 Solara SE and it's got and it's got different door panels.. The only screw that matches matches is the one by the hinge and the 2 on the bottom.. The 1 behind the door lock and the 1 beneath the cubby liner Don't match. I've been looking for a video that has my door panels and I can't seem to find one

[@raiderman28]

This is for 1999-2003 not 2005 models. Shouldn’t be to difficult to figure out how to remove the door panel. I looked up a picture of your door panel and it has a little access door that you have to remove by the handle that you open the door with. There is a small screw there, and you have to pry up on the back side of the window switch panel. There is probably a screw underneath that piece. Do not pry this part from the front, because it has a small hook like leg. And if it has screws at the bottom of the door remove those too and that should let you take the panel off

[@hardboiledfrog]

@@raiderman28 awesome reply man! I am always hesitant to work on interior panels if I have to do any fastener guesswork (because I always wind up breaking things). I figure its not too different but I'm squeamish with interior

[@jonbennett118]

Thanks saved my ass!

[@raiderman28]

Jon Bennett glad it helped

[@jamesmcginn6291]

Big help.

[@jemy1971ify]

Thanks man

[@ArizonaLNK]

Thanks!!

[@cryptixoul]

Thanks

[@zeethirtythree9826]

is the removal the same for a 2007 solara? My dumb ass cant figure out how to pop it off without breaking something lol

[@raiderman28]

If it looks the same as this one then yes. But i think thats newer and probably different

[@cameron7957]

You saved my life lol

[@raiderman28]

Cameron glad this information helped

[@196clint]

Where's the tint video? Exact reason for viewing this video is it best removing windows for tinting. Second failed attemt

[@raiderman28]

Valdimer Dorsinvil Hahahha your hilarious. The title didn’t say tinting windows Valdimer, Its removing door panels. I believe i only have one window tinting video on my channel, Its for a back window on a 2017 Chevy Cruz. If you want to learn to tint, go to school and pay to learn, like most of us did. I make a living on tinting. I don’t mind giving a few tips here and there, but usually don’t have the time to show many of those, since thats my job and customers are usually waiting on there cars. Filming thats time to do and explain. Maybe one day i can do some.

[@196clint]

I agree this skill takes time to learn an inexperienced window tinter should begin a closed work area.

[@Kingta150]

😬I did everything but it seems that my door is stuck 😂 Toyota build this car really well 😂

[@Kingta150]

Panel

[@raiderman28]

king_1998_2k17 there are door clips ( fastener) some times they are really on there tight, especially if the panels have never been taken off

[@Kingta150]

Raul Romo oh okay is it best to use something flat to get the side of the panel to pile open?

[@Biship2]

Ty

[@billturville15]

You failed to show how to remove the door handle cables.....that is the only thing different in this model Toyota....

[@raiderman28]

There is no cables on this one to remove the panel