2000 sel windstar: Front speaker install

[cabron1]

Folks,

My front ( door ) speakers are blown. I bought some 6.5 " speakers. How do I get to the speakers to replace them. Do I need to take the door panel off? Can I get at them by removing the grill ( don't know if the grill is removal).

I will appreciate all advice. I don't want to F%#@ it up.

Thanks

[mundy5]

Here is what the FSM says about it.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Speakers — Door Mounted
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panels (239420). For
additional information, refer to Section 501-05.
2. Remove the speakers (18808).
1 Remove the screws.
2 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3 Remove the speakers.
To remove the door panel follow these instructions

Trim Panel — Front Door
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For
additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
2. Remove the window regulator control switch.
3. Remove the door handle escutcheon.
4. Remove the mirror access cover.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the front door trim panel screws.
7. Remove the front door trim panel.
8. If equipped, remove the courtesy lamp.

[wiswind]

If you look at the pictures that the link in my signature takes you to.....you will see pictures that show how to remove the inner door trim panel.......it is on my '96, but your 2000 should be close enough.
The "grill" is part of the door panel on my '96.
If you visit the Crutchfield site.....they will tell you what speakers will fit without having to do any modifications.
That is in their online catalog.
If you buy from them.....they send installation instructions for your particular vehicle....including how to remove the trim panels.