I tried to remove the front passenger door panel, but after removing all the visible screws and the screw under the door handle, I was able to slightly lift the panel up and away from the door, but there seemed to be something holding the panel to the door around the power window and door lock panel. I tried to remove the panel, but I didn't want to force it. Has anyone removed the panel? Thanks for any instructions you can provide.

 

Yep,

The power window/lock panel comes out first. I think it pops up from the rear of the panel then lifts up. I can check the service manual tomorrow.

 

Yeah the only problem I have is removing the power window/lock panel. I tried prying it up, but it didn't seem to want to come out. Someone else thought the panel pries up from the rear. Could you check the servce manual for me? Thanks a bunch.

 

it pulls up from the front not the rear and there is a screw underneath.

 

OK so to remove the door pannels:

1. there are two screws at the bottom of the door under the weather stripping
2. 4 small plastic rivit looking things push in the center piece and they come right out opposite for putting back push out then push in once in the hole
3. pop out courtesy light and unplug put aside
4.ashtray/window switch pops up from front where it gets narrow be carefull the rear has a lip that goes under the pannel. Once removed unscrew the cap.
5. Unscew the scew under the plastic tab behind the handle. Once that is removed the cap seems like it doesnt want to come off its because on the upper and lower bezzel by the lock/handle it has a tab that with gentle prying comes up ( its behind the trim,its a tab on the trim just above and below those pieces). Once its popped it slides right off to the right.
6. gently pull the door pannel towards you and then pop up.

Easy as pie (the trim/bezzel for the door handle is the tricky part)

so disregard my mumbo jumbo last message and good luck!