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How to take off a door panel
This involves opening the door and looking at any exterior screws including those near the door handle, the lever to pull to open the door. Most panels that contain switches are just clipped in. Try and remove this with your fingers gently and once it comes out of panel disconnect the wiring. Remove any and all screws you can see and those in pockets you may not (underside of door pull and rarely under switch panel) then gently pull the door panel away from the door starting at the bottom and working you way up. Be careful as some panels you have to pull away from the door at the bottom and then lift up on as they can have plastic hooks that secure the panel tightly against the door. Most panels will often have press in fasteners that will remove easily with the use of a body panel removal tool (available at most auto parts stores and harbor freight). Once it appears door panel is loose, use caution to allow yourself to inspect rear side of door panel for clips that may hold wire to the panel for switches. You have have to remove door lock pieces (knobs/sliding mechanism) to remove the panel from the door. Take time and use care and with enough patience you will have it off. And the next door/(s) you have to do will be easier even for other vehicles.
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