Installing Aftermarket Speakers in 03-08 Toyota Corolla (and Door Panel Removal)

Installing Aftermarket Speakers in 2006 Toyota Corolla. We show how to remove the door panel, install a new mount, and install the speakers. Complete installation took a little over 30 minutes per door.
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[@xDJLAFx]

FINALLY... a good video. every other video cut out too many parts in between which was the stuff I needed!!! thank you very much for this video

[@RanchoNomada]

Thanks for the video. I just replaced my speakers today but I used the factory frame to hold the speaker and soldered the old cables to my new speaker in order to keep original connector. All I had to do was cut the wires going to the speaker and then hitting the old speaker with mallet on the magnet. Now it sounds better but looks stock.

[@marcusee1234nation]

Alfredo Cervantes this afternoon I did same thing. smooth install.

[@northsideirish74]

I did the same thing. Took out one frame only to find out the remaining hole was too large for my speakers (Cerwin Vega), so I cut out the old speaker and screwed the new one into the frame with self tapping screws. For the second one I left the frame in, cutting out the speaker in place.

[@jtoddbrown]

Very helpful video; thanks very much for taking the time to make and post this.

[@DBTechYT]

Great video! Getting ready to do this in my new car soon!

[@circuitdiploma2000]

Great Video thanks for the guidance.

[@janovewaldner1]

Thanks man, now I'm ready to disassemble mine.

[@bdambrowski]

I dont normally comment, but great video. Watched it one time and knocked out the install (head unit, two front door speakers) in about 2.5 hours. Thanks!!

[@EdwardInTX]

Super cool. Thanks!

[@bdambrowski]

@@EdwardInTX one recommendation...use the Metta speaker connectors for this job. hooked right into the factory bracket without having to tap the wires.

[@TheGravestring]

thank for your work and time man

[@jamalcole3199]

like your video it help out a lot I have the same make and model I'm Goin to replace my factor speakers, head lights, and tail lights this weekend hope it Goin smoothly

[@Visionist]

Great uncut video. Best way to learn! Maybe next time you can add the tools & such in the description, it'd help some!

[@jesusparra8675]

What an excellent demonstration! Thank you so much followed everything step by step and got it done.

[@jace_Henderson]

What if I need a higher gauge and can’t use the stock speaker wire on the harness? Then what would the next cleanest method be? My speakers are gonna be 90 watts sustained at most.

[@1112223333111]

hey you could still roll the window? my yaris must have trouble were these the s slim version?

[@sayhimali6384]

what are the blue clips called you used to connect the two new wires

[@luisaldana6503]

Thanks to showing 👍

[@lordbobrules]

why did you use vice grips to crimp the wires when you just had wire crimper/splicers in your hands?

[@ormalibu2056]

thank good video that help me a lot

[@matildab8355]

thank you!

[@KaratefanInc]

Thank you.

[@1012marley]

Does it matter which wires you splice together?

[@nfasousa]

Can you please tell me the color of positive wire? is the blue or pink?

[@andresjc502]

I don't know which wire is positive and which wire is negative. One is /pink and the other is a purple which is the positive wire ?

[@mariemarie1689]

Sir, did you install or attach the clear plastic that's holding the wires on this door? If so what did you use, because it's nice, it looks neat

[@TheGnomieHomie]

whats the name/size/ place of that adapter

[@Kysfamily95]

What are those connectors called?

[@garysmart1]

ayos pare

[@davidknibbs9646]

Nice job, what model are those speakers a where did you buy them from

[@MrYeah88]

Very useful video. Are you running these speakers of 60W rms (as i noticed) w/o an amplifier? thanks.

[@EdwardInTX]

My head unit does 52W x 4. Definitely not hitting fully 60W without the amp but it sounds good enough. Maybe they'll sound even better with an amp.

[@elchicotony7637]

U means real watts or peak watts???

[@hickstylez]

he means peak 52w

[@xRenebladeZx]

You said you didn't replace the tweeters, which is fine. But can you tell me which after market tweeters I can buy to swap? I know the size is 1.25 inch but should I just get a 1 inch or 1.5.

[@EdwardInTX]

It looks like you can get a 1 inch. Unfortunately, I'm not sure which tweeters you should buy to swap. Check this out: www.toyotanation.com/forum/326-10th-gen-corolla-2nd-gen-matrix-interior-audio-forum/358558-door-tweeter-install-09-corolla-le-6-speaker-option.html

[@alm77ar]

how did you know negative and + of the car cables

[@andresjc502]

That’s my question I stalled mines today but now I’m thinking if I did it right, I’m not sure 🤔

[@kadithcollins2276]

@@andresjc502 the speaker will work fine even if the cables arent the right way around . You can usually hear a sound quality difference if you swap the cables around. Whichever orientation has more bass and is clearer is the right way round

[@andresjc502]

Kadith Collins Thanks I have figured it out but thanks

[@cheapspace]

my door has a tweeter in that little black panel installed last whats the size of it will i have to drill holes for it too if replaced?

[@EdwardInTX]

1 inch diameter, and 1/2 inch depth for the standard tweeter. Usually, I've seen people buy the Corolla tweeter cover on eBay. Check out these links: www.toyotanation.com/forum/326-10th-gen-corolla-2nd-gen-matrix-interior-audio-forum/358558-door-tweeter-install-09-corolla-le-6-speaker-option.html Post #10 here: www.toyotanation.com/forum/132-9th-gen-corolla-1st-gen-matrix-2003-2008/414777-tweeters-corolla-s.html

[@davidy295]

Been trying to find a pair of sail panels for my 2005 Corolla door so I could mount a tweeter. Would anyone know where these are sold besides the dealership?

[@Inconsequential-consequences]

Local junk yard

[@juanmiguel431]

What about the tweeters near to the mirrors? Are they need or is it sufficient the speakers that has integrated tweeters ?

[@EdwardInTX]

Not needed, but they would make the sound a bit more "full"

[@zeldonzz3961]

Is it make any difference?

[@NFS4LFE]

Handy for my car too I imagine.

[@EdwardInTX]

Correct. You can do it!

[@blackwolfalch]

couldn't you just cut strip the negative and positive wire connected to the door and connect it with the new speakers wires?

[@McMilllllian]

I just blew a speaker in my 04 and the other one is on its way out. Do you know exactly what kind of speaker you used to replace yours? What wattage were they?

[@EdwardInTX]

Polk DB651, 120 Watts per pair

[@yengilee28]

just wondering, where did you buy those blue wire connector?

[@EdwardInTX]

+yengilee28 Walmart

[@Thadeues_Aukai]

Pink wire is positive ?

[@sorenduran3308]

what are those things called that you are putting behind the speaker to screw into? (around 7 minutes) thanks.

[@EdwardInTX]

+Soren Duran Search Amazon for "Corolla Speaker Mount"

[@TheRealWillGeronimo]

Awesome tutorial. What size drill bit, I'll be doing the same thing this week

[@EdwardInTX]

Start with a 1/4"

[@Kalium951]

It looks like you don't have any tweeters installed from the beginning. Is that usual? I just had a look at my car (2005 Corolla E12) and I have tweeters installed. As far as I know, no previous owners have done any modifications. Planning to buy a DLS RMC6.2 kit and also replace the head unit. Anyways, thanks a lot for the guide on how to remove the panels. I really appreciate it!

[@EdwardInTX]

That may be an option, mine is a basic model.

[@circuitdiploma2000]

what kind of connecter (model name) you have in 11:32 -34.

[@EdwardInTX]

Came in different colors (for different sizes), I used the blue one, follow this link: www.walmart.com/ip/Gardner-Bender-Tap-Splices/22634650

[@guest2007]

17 nov 2019 1:20 pm est: 3:27, 5:47 drilling is needed

[@that1guy0219]

I ripped out the old cone and coil and cut away the plastic and just set the new speaker in..I didn't have an adapter plate and it works

[@EdwardInTX]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@andresjc502]

What’s those blue connectors called ? Anyone ?

[@kevinmontoya7318]

Spade connectors

[@quaide78]

Great video! So did you not install a new tweeter where the factory one was?

[@EdwardInTX]

Thanks! No, we didn't install a tweeter but it can be done.

[@TheShivmalik87]

Is there a brand name of the adapter? Or a specific kind? I'm having a hard time finding a one that fits locally

[@EdwardInTX]

you may want to check this out www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-6-5-Inch-Plastic-Speaker-Adapter/dp/B007ZQGZWO/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1395189519&sr=1-4&keywords=front+door+speaker+adapter

[@icio9001]

Hi Edward, do you know if I can replace my rear spearkers from 6ohm to 4ohm on a Corolla?, thanks for your inputs and nice video! :D

[@EdwardInTX]

Mauricio Gloria Sorry, I don't know.

[@jonathanschultz2472]

Should be fine

[@DNLYUSEmeBIADE]

I've got manual windows... How in the hell do i remove my door panel

[@jbmonke]

look up how to remove manual window crank

[@karengardiner4366]

DNLYUSEmeBIADE I need to do mine two

[@TheGnomieHomie]

there is a horseshoe clip on the backside by the door

[@bblythe1988]

I'm only a few years to late but I use under wear band lol

[@kommoncents5853]

Which wire (pink or blue) is positive and which is negative?

[@EdwardInTX]

follow the wires from the plug to the speaker, the speaker leads are marked for polarity.

[@kommoncents5853]

Thank You Great video!

[@johndoe-lk3ps]

can you tell me excatly where you got all your stuff for the speakers from

[@metalor696]

'Please' would be nice 🙂

[@johndoe-lk3ps]

@@metalor696 don’t have this car no more so fudge a please

[@babalooman88]

Very helpful. What's the name of the connectors at 8:30

[@EdwardInTX]

Crimp connectors, "quick disconnects" www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104091&clickid=prod_cs

[@autumnmcelrath268]

ORIGINAL gangsta r

[@TheShivmalik87]

Where did you get that adaptor? And don't you have to make sure about the depth?

[@EdwardInTX]

The adaptor came with the speakers.

[@lachyando4911]

what size speaker is in a 2005 corolla?

[@cameronlovesevolve]

the question is answered in the video

[@GhostGR28]

What size is the original speaker's?

[@EdwardInTX]

6.5 front doors. 6x9 next to rear glass area

[@Josefrom954]

What size was the speakers for the front ?

[@EdwardInTX]

6.5

[@Josefrom954]

@@EdwardInTX I have a 2009 would it still fit ?

[@EdwardInTX]

@@Josefrom954 it should

[@Josefrom954]

@@EdwardInTX thanks 💯

[@coyote2427]

What size is the speaker

[@EdwardInTX]

6.5

[@DJ-wj6cs]

what size is the rear doors??

[@EdwardInTX]

Front 6.5, none on rear doors, and the ones mounted near the rear window are 6x9

[@DJ-wj6cs]

I have 5 door hatchback ,

[@EdwardInTX]

Oh, unfortunately we do not have those here. Some things I would look at--If you shine a flashlight at the speaker grille in the door, does it appear circular or oval shape? You could probably measure that hole as well.

[@chrischoy9]

My Japanese RunX import doesn't have any speakers on the back door as well. Most people say the rear one are 6"

[@DJSHOWOFF79]

Self tapping screws would of work better

[@marcusee1234nation]

why drill down rivets. Why not cut out the factory speakers and then install using the factory mounts. saves time and makes for cleaner install.

[@nowisrelative]

That would be way messier. Separating the "mount" from the "speaker" would be much harder than drilling the rivets. You'd have to dremel through the plastic the whole circumference.

[@saintbeats1435]

Remove for handle and window levers. ✔️ Remove two screws. ✔️ Remove door panel. ✔️ Drill out rivets 😳😳😳😳 Just leave it the way it is. ✔️

[@octoberboiy]

Drilling was easy, it’s the wiring that’s hard.

[@jasnic2131]

I think you should have taken the original wire from speaker and soldered it onto new speaker keeping the factory connector instead of using that crappy splice connector.

[@makeminea9959]

Jason Gib It's one option but then soldering is an art and it's very easy to do a bad solder joint and end up with a glitchy connection.

[@jalenburmeister5412]

Took the door off, can't put it back on

[@cam4617]

Jalen Burmeister damn, did you get it back on?

[@fatihkoc5443]

no, he is driving without a door

[@elchicotony7637]

There is always a use for hammer ,drill and a bunch of screws lol

[@that1guy0219]

Thanks toyota.. just couldn't make it easy

[@gregnotoast8295]

What speaker size is the 01 model

[@EdwardInTX]

6.5"

[@gregnotoast8295]

Do you have a 01 model ?

[@EdwardInTX]

06.

[@gregnotoast8295]

Would you know what size a 01 Toyota Hilux has ?

[@hunterkyle2021]

crutchfield should be your best friend

[@stevefm]

What's the point? How much better will the sound be now?

[@EdwardInTX]

Can't give you a definite percentage on how much better, but it's noticeable with the right speakers. No more muddy bass and weak treble.

[@stevefm]

***** Seems like worth doing then. I hate muddy bass.

[@EdwardInTX]

Also quick note: replacing the head unit matters too--the OEM one doesn't go far in making the speakers sound better.

[@stevefm]

***** I've been thinking of doing that in my 02. So to fill the space left by removing the stock unit you would need a spacer of some sort? It's a lot bigger than a CD Radio unit. And also you would lose the MPG/Average speed info which is displayed on the screen of the old unit?

[@EdwardInTX]

Interesting to see you have the MPG/Avg speed built into your radio (just looked, USA Corollas don't have that). Yes, you would need the aftermarket radio bezel, which you can have single din with a little compartment opening on top (like mine) or a double din that takes the whole space.

[@goransvraka3171]

what didnt u just unscrew the screws when replacing the speaker instead of drilling the screw

[@phillbies]

+Goran Svraka they're riveted in not screwed. You have to drill the rivets out.

[@gregnotoast8295]

Do a 01 model please

[@CrankDatPikachu93]

GregNoToast Go buy him an 01 model then lol

[@jonathanschultz2472]

30 minutes each side?! Took me like maybe 10...

[@EdwardInTX]

+J⃟O⃟N⃟A⃟T⃟H⃟A⃟N⃟ S⃟C⃟H⃟U⃟L⃟T⃟Z⃟ Yeah, unfortunately we're not professionals like you.

[@jonathanschultz2472]

+Edward Chua i was 16 and it was my first time... Guess I'm just a pro then...

[@nickhahn5412]

Cool story bro