I am doing a stereo upgrade.

What is the name of the tool used to take off the interior door panel to get at the speakers? I have used a screw driver and "elbow grease" in the past on trucks. These were beater trucks that I really did not care about very much ... [&:]

Now I have a nice truck, and would like the install to go smooth and clean!

Can I get the tool at Auto Zone?

Also, is there a tool/technique for getting the black trim from around the dash/over the stereo off with out nicking it up?

Thanks for any advice.

PS... My first step is installing this head unit:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bFHjiTP...ailed_info#Tab

 

I didn't use any tool and my alpine upgrades look stock. I even bumped up the size of the rear speakers. You just have to take your time and be real easy pulling stuff out.

 

The "special tool" I have always used has been my fingers. LOL

The service manual calls for a 'trim stick', but fingers work just as well - and they are free.

 

10-4, thanks guys!

I went to the Crutchfeild site, and watch the flash vid of the installation ... Looks like I may no even have to pull the trim off! DIN tools and a "yank" according to the vid.

Hey, karkrazy ... When you re-installed your door panels, did you get new little clippy-things, or did you re-use the old ones?

 

I reused my old ones. unless they didnt push in anymore.

 

For the door panels this http://www.cardomain.com/item/SOU87810

 

I know that I have taken my door panels off several times and not needed to replace any clips, but if they are worn or your door panel does not want to stay in place correct then replace them-they are pretty cheap. Also, that tool really does help 200% in both making it easier to remove them and keeping them looking nicer. Nice choice in head unit!

 

Thanks for the info, and the complement ...

The head unit is in, and works great ...

Now the speakers are next ... I am thinking some Polk Audio db5250's in the door, and my box (from my last truck) under the back seat ...

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bFHjiTP...07DB5250&g=400

JAM-ON for cheap!!!! [8D]

 

hahaha my door panels just fall off at random

 

Now THAT'S a truck!

I'm running around with no bezel around the instrument panel ... it's on order. There's wires hanging, foam sticking out. My 15 year old says it looks "Most Cool". [8D]