Removing arm rest

Remove inner door handle and arm rest if applicable, with a flat screw driver or chisel leaver door cover away so as to gain access, undo the screws on old handle,remove rods ,then remove handle fit ,new handle .mark rods with paint so they go back in the same place.

Check for child saftey lock out switch on the drivers side you will see it near the other window controls .

Before you get too carried away it may be possible to replace the arm rest without touching the trim panel. Check for some plugs in the arm rest and if there are some prise them out and you will find screws deep inside that will allow you to remove the arm rest. Normally trim is clipped over the top of the door and held in place by push in clips around the door.

remove the arm rest,ash-tray,and remove the inside lock handle and simply pull door pad.

You'll ned to remove the inner trim off the inner door first (handle, any arm rest or such, look low for screws) after removing all trim pieces the inner door panel will need to be removed; start in lower corner pulling straight out, work with the top of the panel last, I expect it is hooked into the upper portion of the door. After removing panel and some plastic sheeting (weather protection) you should have access to the inside of the door where the motor sits.
I hope this may have helped,
Tom

These door panels are held in place to the interior door frame with push-in fasteners which are located around the side and bottom perimeter of the panel. These fasteners are popped out by placing a screw driver or other flat tool between the panel and the door frame. Usually there are screws and/or small bolts which hold the arm rest and door handle portion of the door panel. You need to locate any of these first and remove them. some screws/bolt heads may be hidden by small plastic caps which cover the heads. In some models, there is a piece of molding which is snapped in around the handle or on top of the arm rest. Once the perimeter fasteners are loose and all screws are removed, the panel is lifted up to disengage it from the bottom window frame. Be careful not to move the panel too far away from the door frame until you disconnect all wiring connections on the back side. Those nylon buttons that hold the panel in place sometimes break off when you remove them. They are replaceable(auto parts store).

I just removed the passenger side door panel with two long screw drivers, a putty knife and an eight mm socket on a quarter inch drive ratchet. First of all I did NOT have to remove any trim or the door handle which stays attatched to the panel. I use the putty knife to protect the paint from being scratched by the screw drivers. Insert the putty knife, ( started at the bottom) outer edge. Next insert the screw driver on top of the putty knife and pry a little to create a gap. Now insert the other screw driver near the first one and pry. It will take some effort to pop the plastic fastener but that is what holds the panel on and there are several of them so just work your way around. I stuck a 2X4 mid way between the panel and door so I could see and gain access to the two 8 mm nuts holding the arm rest secure. I removed these screws from inside or inbetween the door and panel so no damage or removing the arm rest from the dor panel. Use a flash light to spot the nuts.After they are removed and all the plastic fasteners are pried out ( there was a stubborn one for me on top near the door lock) then pull UP on the panel to clear the window sill. Pull up and out at the same time and it should come out. Be patient because they are fairly secure and there are several of them.

There are a few screws that you have probaby missed inside the arm rest, underneath and on the end of the arm are lights he screws can only be accessed after you remome these light assemblies in the arm rest carfully pry the lamp assembly loose using a small screw driver or similiary tool and then you can reach the screws and remove the arm rest

they just pop off on most but some of them they are part of the whole mirrior

most mirror glasses pop off. be careful when prying it off. if mirror is removable look inside and you can see if the painted portion is removable again most mirrors are removable