Front Door Installation for Magnum, Charger, 300C
1. Using a pick tool pry open the screw covers behind the interior door release lever and below the
arm rest and remove the screws. Fig. 1
2. Remove the four screws securing the door panel along the bottom. Fig. 1
3. Using the end of a Phillips screwdriver gently depress the center pin of the three plastic retainers
securing the door panel. The center pin of the plastic retainer should depress approximately 1/8”
and allow the retainer to be removed from the door panel. The two uppermost retainers do not
need to be removed in order to remove the door panel. Fig. 2
4. Using a panel removal tool gently pry the door panel away from the door.
5. Disconnect the door handle linkage by rotating the blue plastic latch and pulling the linkage rod
loose. Fig. 3
6. Disconnect door wiring and set door panel aside.
7. Remove the existing speaker and its mounting adapter. The replacement speakers come with new
adapters to allow more mounting depth and clearance of the speaker magnet from components
inside the door. Fig. 4
8. Connect the speaker wiring and install the upgrade speaker. Fig. 5
9. Reset the plastic door panel retainers by pushing the center pin back through the retainer two
clicks. The retainer can now be reinstalled in the door panel. When you have the retainer in place
press the center pin in one click to lock it into place and secure the door panel. Fig. 6
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