How do I take the window handle to get the door panel off?

No you don't need any special tool . Find all screws on out side of door trim panel and the window handle , the mirror cover plate , then just pull on edge of the panel .
Gently pry the front side door trim panel (3) from the front side door by disengaging the plastic retainers which secure the panel.
Position the door trim panel (3) away from the door in order to gain access to the front side window switch electrical connector, if equipped.
Disconnect the window switch electrical connector, if equipped.
Remove the door trim panel (3) from the vehicle.
Remove the front side window switch from the door trim panel (3) by releasing the 4 plastic retaining tabs, as needed.

Use a cloth in order to pull off the snap ring which secures the front side door window regulator handle (1), if equipped.
Remove the window regulator handle (1), if equipped.
Remove the front side master window switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Accessory Switch Panel Replacement .

Remove the front side door inside handle (1). Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
Remove the outside rearview mirror opening cover (2).
Remove the screw which secures the front side door pull handle (4).

Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the screw which secures the front side door inside handle (1).
Slide the inside handle (1) forward in order to release the retaining tabs which secure the handle to the door.
Open the front side door inside handle rod retainer and remove the front side door inside handle rod from the inside handle (1).
Remove the inside handle (1) from the vehicle.

Check out youtube video showing how to do it !
How To Remove Install Front Door Panel Suzuki XL 7

1- remove the window crank
2- remove any screws from the door panel; sometimes they are hidden by a plastic cap. look inside the elbow rest cavity; remove any screws you see.
3- insert a flat plastic or wooden tool in the shape of (roughly) a scraper, between the door panel and door and start prying the clips which hold the panel to the sheet metal. get as close to the clips as possible with the tool, as that will be the easiest way. there are about 8 of these clips on an average door. when all the clips have come loose of the sheet metal, lift the panel straight up to remove it. you will find a metal rod attached to the inside of your handle; unfasten it and remove the panel completely. that handle looks like it is part of the panel and cannot be removed separately.

The process of removing car door panels is essentially the same for each make of car. You may need to remove these panels when your fixing locks or power windows, replacing window cranks, installing speakers or replacing the side mirrors. Learning how to remove the panels yourself can save money on simple car repairs.
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Difficulty: Moderately EasyInstructionsThings You'll Need

• Set of screwdrivers
• L pick
• Small flashlight
• Ratchet and socket

1. • 1

     Check out how the door panels are attached to the car. Most panels use screws and bolts but others have snap-in fittings. Gather all the tools you need for removing the door panels. If the panel is attached with screws and bolts, you need a screwdriver or ratchet and socket. Car door panels with snap-in fittings are easily removed with a flathead screwdriver.
     

   • 2

     Locate where the screws and bolts are before starting. These are usually found in the arm rest area, along the bottom or sometimes near the door lights.
     

   • 3

     Roll down the car door window. Begin removing all screws and bolts that hold the door panel onto the car. If your car has snap-in fittings, pry gently on the bottom corner of the door panel until the fittings pop out.
     

   • 4

     Remove the power window control panel if your car has power windows. The control panel should pry out easily, and then you unplug the wiring harness from the back and place it to the side.
     

   • 5

     Use an L pick and flashlight when locating a manual window crank. Look behind the window crank and slide the pick under the edge of the metal clip that holds the crank in place. Remove the clip and pull the crank off.
     

   • 6

     Remove the door handle by unscrewing the small screw located in the center. Gently pull the door handle out until you see the back of the handle and unclip the rod from the door handle. This should remove the handle unless the handle and door lock are attached, then you just unclip the rod from the lock and remove them both together.
     

   • 7

     Unscrew the cap off rear upper corner door panel locks. These don't have a rod attaching them to the handle and unscrew separately from the door handle.
     

   • 8

     Pop the door panel off after you've removed everything. Gently pry on the bottom edge of the door panel until it releases. Pull out and up to completely remove the door panel.
     

Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1998 Windstar Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 01/22/1999 Trim Panel, Door Front
Removal

1. Remove door latch cover by prying from top edge and pulling trim free of retaining clips and sliding trim away from latch.
   

1. Remove portion of armrest containing door lock switch and window regulator control switch (14529) by pulling straight up.
   

1. Remove rear view outside mirror mounting hole cover assembly by prying at top and pulling upward to release double-sided clip.
   
   
   Trim Panel
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 23942 Front Door Trim Panel 2 56908-S58 Screw (1 Req'd), Right Door 56906-S58 Screw (1 Req'd), Left Door 3 18B978 Radio Speaker Grille Name Plate 4 56911-S58 Screw (1 Req'd) 5 17D720 Cover Assembly Rear View Outside Mirror Mounting Hole

1. Remove screw attaching front door trim panel (23942) to front door (20124) under switch plate.
   

1. Remove two screws located at bottom of front door trim panel.
   

1. Disconnect the door lock switch (14028) and window regulator control switch electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove door window regulator handle if equipped by unsnapping and pivoting away the handle cover from base to expose retaining screw. Remove screw from the door window regulator handle.
   

1. Pull front door trim panel from the top to release hooks from front door .
   

1. Remove front door trim panel.
   

Installation

1. Replace any bent or damaged fasteners.
   

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

Body Side
Removal

1. Remove door handle retaining clip by sliding a shop towel between handle and door trim. With tension on the cloth, pull one end of the cloth so it slides between the handle and the door trim. If handle does not come out, reverse direction.
   

1. Unfasten 13 christmas tree fasteners using double-acting spring-loaded trim removal tool and pull body side trim panel from body side door.
   

1. Remove forward and rearward mating sections from under window trim.
   

Installation

1. Replace all christmas tree fasteners.
   

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

1. For installation of handle, install clip to handle, then push handle onto shaft to snap in place.
   
   
   
   
   

Back
Removal

1. Disconnect rear window defroster wires.
   

1. Remove the liftgate window garnish moulding as described.
   

1. Remove screws attaching liftgate handle to liftgate and liftgate inside trim panel.
   

1. Using Rotunda Windshield and Moulding Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry pushpins retaining liftgate trim from the liftgate.
   

1. Remove liftgate trim.
   

Installation

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   
   
   Liftgate
   
   
   
   
   

Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation
NOTE: Left front door trim panel shown, right front door trim panel similar.

1. Remove the exterior mirror mounting hole cover.

1. If equipped, remove the window regulator handle.
   1. Position the window regulator handle cover aside.
   1. Remove the window regulator handle screw and regulator handle.

1. If equipped, remove the window control switch plate.
   • Disconnect the window control switch electrical connectors and if equipped, the memory set switch electrical connector.

1. If equipped, remove the front door trim panel reflector or the courtesy lamp lens.

1. Remove the screws.

1. CAUTION: Do not pull directly outward on front door trim panel, as damage will occur.
   NOTE: Remove the front door trim panel by pulling it straight upward.
   Lift and remove the front door trim panel.

1. If equipped, twist the courtesy lamp connector one half turn and remove it from the front door trim panel.

1. CAUTION: Insert the lower panel tabs first or they can break when installing the front door trim panel.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL
Release door latch and open door.
Roll window down.
Remove window crank Window Crank - Typical , if equipped.
Remove screws attaching trim panel to door Door Trim Panel and Trim Panel Screw
CAUTION: Do not forcibly pull trim panel from door, damage to trim panel may occur.

Simultaneously lift upward and outward to release retainer steps from inner door panel Trim Panel Retainer
Disengage inside handle linkage rod from inside handle.
Disconnect speaker harness wire connector Speaker And Power Mirror Connector
Disengage power mirror wire connector, if equipped (driver's side only) Speaker And Power Mirror Connector
Disengage clips attaching power window/lock switch panel to door trim panel. Disengage wire connector from switch panel, if equipped Power Door Lock/Window Connector
Separate door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position trim panel at door.
Engage wire connector for window/lock switch panel, if equipped. Engage clips attaching power window/lock switch panel to door trim panel.
Engage power mirror wire connector, if equipped.
Connect speaker harness wire connector.
Engage inside handle linkage rod to inside handle.
Align trim panel retainer steps with inner door panel and slide trim panel into place.
Install screws attaching trim panel to door.
Install window crank, if equipped.

Hope helped with this; remember rated this help. Good luck.

probably need a new window regulator. ebay. 93 to 98 should fit.

Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel(s), Door Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   

1. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942) .
   
   
   
   
   

1. If equipped with manual windows, slip a clean shop rag between the window regulator handle (23342) and the front door trim panel .
   

1. Pull the shop rag back and forth to release the window regulator handle clip.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screws from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124) .
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Window Regulator, Power Front Door
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Remove the front door window glass (21410) . Refer to the front door window glass removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the two front door brace bolts and the front door brace.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the front window regulator electric drive electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the four front door window glass regulator track bolts.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three front window regulator electric drive bolts.
   

1. Remove the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive (23394) as an assembly through the opening in the front door (20124) .
   

Installation

1. Install the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive as an assembly through the opening in the front door .
   

1. Install the three front window regulator electric drive bolts. Tighten the front window regulator electric drive bolts securely.
   

1. Install the four front door window glass regulator track bolts. Tighten the front door window glass regulator track bolts securely.
   

here is step by step instruction to remove your door panel. i am not sure if the picture are coming through so please forgive me on the images. please do not forget to rate and comment about your experience today wih fixya Front Door

1. On vehicles without power windows, place a soft cloth under the window regulator handle and pull upwards on the cloth to release the snapring. Remove the regulator handle and plate.
   

Using a taped prytool, carefully remove the bezel portion of the handle
Remove the bezel by pulling towards the tip of the handle
Remove any screw covers ...
... and extract any retaining screws from the door panel

1. Remove the screw from the inside handle and slide the handle forward. Disconnect and remove the handle from the control link.
   
2. On manual mirrors, remove the setting screw and knob. Tape the end of a thin flat-bladed tool and pry the retainer loose to remove the cover.
   
3. If equipped with power windows, remove the power window switch from the and armrest.
   
4. Remove the mounting screws and remove the armrest from the door panel. Remove the inside door handle bezel by pushing rearward.
   

Carefully pry the edge of the door panel around the outer edges, then remove the door panel
Once the door panel is removed, make sure to disconnect all wiring

1. Remove the door courtesy light by pulling outward. Disconnect the electrical wiring.
   
2. Remove the two screw caps and speaker cover(s). Remove six screws from the trim panel.
   
3. Remove the door pocket from the panel.
   
4. Tape the end of a thin bladed tool, then insert the tool between the door panel and door and pry the panel outward. Disconnect the electrical wiring after the panel is free and remove the panel from the vehicle.
   

To install:

1. Connect the electrical wiring, if equipped, and install the trim panel onto the door.
   
2. Secure the trim panel with the mounting screws, then install screw caps and speaker cover(s).
   
3. Install the door pocket.
   
4. Install the armrest and secure with the mounting screws. Install the power window switch as required.
   
5. Install the door courtesy lamp. Install the inside handle bezel.
   
6. Install the outside rear view mirror cover and retainer.
   
7. Connect the inside handle to the control link. Install the handle, slide it rearward and install the screw.
   
8. With the door window fully closed, install the window regulator and handle.
   

A) Remove the screws in the following locations:

1. Door handle
2. door grip
3. Middle of panel, 3/4 down the panel from the top

B) Removal of door Handle

1. Use caution
2. Slide the door handle in the direction of the motor
3. The door handle is now freed from the door

C) Partial removal of door panel

1. Insert a dull instrument into the port that is located on the panel roughly half way down the panel and the side the furthest from engine.
2. Carefully pry the panel loose.
3. With your hands, remove the panel by its contour. There are roughly 10 or so plastic plug

D) Tricky Part; Removal of door Handle

1. Free the door handle from the panel, by carefully pushing it through the panel on an angle...
2. You can now push the panel up beyond the door lock button.... then...
   
3. The wiring haness is now exposed.

E) Wiring Harness

1. You now un plug the wiring harness from:

• Door handle
• Lower courteosy light
• Electric window controls (three wires)

F) Final steps

• Lift the panel up and over the door lock button.

Now to your window problem.

When I examined the problem that I had with my Odyssey, I found the following:

1. Two bolts were missing;
2. The other tow bolts were lossed;
3. The motor had shifted positions.
   

Removal and Installation

Remove the front door speaker. For additional information, refer to Section 415-00.
Remove the speaker watershield.
Remove the 2 speaker standoffs.
If equipped, remove the window regulator handle.
Separate the handle cover from the handle.
Remove the screw.
Remove the window regulator handle.
Remove the spacer.

Remove the window control switch. For additional information, refer to Section 501-11.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the 2 front door lower bolts.
Remove the door handle cover plate.
Remove the 2 door handle screws.
Remove the front door handle.
Guide the door handle through the opening in the trim panel.
CAUTION: Do not pull directly outward on the front door trim panel, as damage may occur.

Remove the front door trim panel.
Lift upward to remove the front door trim panel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.