Step 1 – Remove the window crank(s)
Step 2 - Remove the screw in the front of the inside door handle. Pulling the handle out makes it easier to remove the screw but when you remove it, the door latch will spring back so be careful. You can also remove the remote control but that’s not necessary.
Step 3 - Remove the arm rest pads. The screws are at an upward angle and have a very large Philips head screw heads.
Notice the screw holes at the bottom of the pads, this is where the screws are inserted.
The back side shows the angle
The chrome trim plates will come off when you take these two large screws out. Again, notice the angle that the screws will be inserted into the door frame.
Step 4 - Remove the door lock pull.
Step 5 - Take out any screws that are holding the door panel to the door frame. There is usually at least one or more in the corners.
Step 6 - After all screws are removed, use a putty knife or trim tool to pop the retaining clips that hold the door panel in place.
Step 7 - Pull out the bottom far enough that the panel clears the door handle mechanism and window crank studs and push up enough clear the door lock stud and weather strip on the top of the door panel that’s against the window clears the door frame.