Budget Audio Upgrade on a Corolla Hatchback [Timestamps + Cost Included]

In this video I go over the detailed installation of budget audio upgrades to my E210 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. This applies to the 2019/2020/2021/2022+ Corolla Hatchbacks with non-JBL audio systems under the E210 chassis code

====== Tools/Speakers/Sound Deadening ======
|||| USA ||||
Kicker CSC67 Speakers: https://amzn.to/4g0gq6C
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Infinity Reference Tweeter: https://amzn.to/4fT80ho
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_108R375...
Mounting Hardware + Harness: Included for free with speakers or tweeter on Crutchfield (can also be bought separately on Crutchfield or Amazon) https://amzn.to/3ZGMOmE
Sound Deadening: https://amzn.to/4cCJP49
Siless 157 mil Closed Cell Foam: https://amzn.to/3Xl5ZBa
Soundskins PRO Butyl+Foam: https://amzn.to/3XwR2LJ

Special Tools:
Sound deadening roller: https://amzn.to/3MmazLy
Cut resistant gloves: https://amzn.to/3Z0pvqf
1/4" thick foam: https://amzn.to/3X5qJxE
1/16" thick foam: https://amzn.to/3yXeBqy
Cloth Tape: https://amzn.to/3Xmwzw9
Transfer Tape: https://amzn.to/3Xjd2fO

|||| Canada ||||
Kicker CSC67 Speakers: https://amzn.to/4773DeD
https://www.crutchfield.ca/S-bLEjrTd4...
Infinity Reference Tweeter: https://amzn.to/3XuXaY1
https://www.crutchfield.ca/S-IYnrui1E...
Mounting Hardware + Harness: Included for free with speakers or tweeter on Crutchfield (can also be bought separately on Crutchfield or Amazon) https://amzn.to/3ILwB9U
Sound Deadening: https://amzn.to/3AGfRyM
Siless 157 mil Closed Cell Foam: https://amzn.to/3GMFuxc
Soundskins PRO Butyl+Foam: https://amzn.to/3iLo3VJ

Special Tools:
Sound deadening roller: https://amzn.to/4cHvoLS
Cut resistant gloves: https://amzn.to/4dQplWI
1/4" thick foam: https://amzn.to/470iHuH
1/16" thick foam: https://amzn.to/3Xj8lTb
Cloth Tape: https://amzn.to/3X0fvdY
Transfer Tape: https://amzn.to/3z2FCJ2

======= Video Timestamps ======
Introduction -
0:00 Intro

Preparation -
0:19 Speakers, Tweeters, Harnesses and Mounting Hardware
3:05 Sound Deadening Materials
8:20 Tools Required
11:40 Optional Consumables

Tweeters -
17:13 Tweeter Removal from Dash
18:23 Tweeter Harness Removal
19:58 Tweeter Removal from Grille
21:13 Aftermarket Tweeter Preparation
30:23 Tweeter Testing
30:59 Tweeter Installation
32:02 Tweeter Thoughts

Interior Door Panel Removal -
34:30 Removing Plastic Trim. Harnesses + Screws
35:49 Removing Rear Door Panel Screws
36:03 Differences for the Front Door Screw Locations
37:00 Pulling away the Door Panel
37:25 Removing Door Handle Cable + Door Lock Cable
38:16 Removing Leftover Clips
38:46 Speaker Removal

Speakers -
39:38 Unboxing Aftermarket Speakers
40:30 Modified vs. Non-Modified Mounting Bracket
41:33 Preparation: Tools for Modified Mounting Bracket
42:42 Breaking Plastic Tabs
44:50 Widening Speaker Harness Gap
45:50 Aligning Speaker to Mounting Bracket Part 1
46:36 Preparing Speaker Harness
48:07 Aligning Speaker to Mounting Bracket Part 2
48:57 Screwing in Speaker to Mounting Bracket
50:13 Connecting Harness to Speaker
51:01 Dielectric Grease on Solder Joints
51:26 Final Steps

Sound Deadening -
52:03 External YouTube Videos for Further Learning
52:39 Removal of Rear Door Moisture Barrier
53:24 Removal of Front Door Moisture Barrier
54:06 Installing Noico Butyl Rubber
54:42 Sound test: Sound deadening vs. no sound deadening
54:52 Interior Door Panel Overview
56:29 Installation of Siless Closed Cell Foam
57:13 Checking Window Clearance
58:27 Sound Deadening Over Rear Moisture Barrier

Reassembling Speaker + Door -
[done off camera in above timestamp] Reinstalling Rear Moisture Barrier
1:00:05 Reinstalling Front Moisture Barrier
1:01:34 Reinstalling Speaker
1:03:08 Final Checks Before Installing Interior Door Panel
1:03:32 Beginning to Reinstall Door Panel
1:03:50 Reconnecting Door Handle and Door Lock Cables
1:04:18 Aligning Clips and Installing Door Panel
1:04:47 Reconnecting Switches to Harnesses
1:05:26 Reinstall Screws and Plastic Trim

Pricing/Total Cost -
1:05:38 Total Cost/Pricing Breakdown

Conclusion -
1:08:12 Final Thoughts.


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