Yes we took the door panels off. Only way to change speakers. We also had to take back seat out to get at rear speakers. And then all the trim peices in between. Wasn't too hard but this ilwasnt my first time running wires through a car and taking trim and stuff off. So if you have time and are a hands on person you can give it a shot. If not I would find somebody that can. Took me a whole Saturday to replace all speakers, all new wire and a deck and subs.