for the life of my i searched and can't find anything like a how to, i must be blind today

anyone have the link?

 

its not hard there are maybe 6 screws and then it should pop off from the door clips. Then pull up towards the window.

 

yeh removing the panel isn't difficult, there are just a few screws.

getting it back on it the problem. the door handle is a pain in the ****

 

Just use a very small flat-head screwdriver for the handle-area screw, then all the others are easy to access. The panel will just pop off after the screws are removed...simple plastic plugs hold it on.

 

anyone have any diagrams?

 

Come on man, look at the door! While the door is ajar, look for all the plastic caps surrounding the panel. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to pop them open, then a Philips to remove them. Using flat-head screwdriver, pop open the little square panel in the middle of the lock/unlock door handle area. Then there's one in the small door pocket handle thing at the bottom. Pop up the small square panel, the that should be the last screw. Then just pull on the door panel firmly, and the plastic plugs will pop out all around the door. DONE!

 

yeah it's too cold now to do it LOL

but thanks