1. Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the negative car battery terminal to avoid any electrical accidents during the removal process.
2. Remove the interior door handle trim and lock knob switch housing. Use a flathead screwdriver or pry tool to gently pry off the interior door trim covering the interior handle and then unscrew the switch housing to expose the door latch cable behind the trim.
3. Remove the window switch console. Once the trim and switch housing are out, you'll see the power window switches and door unlock switch panel attached to a console. Carefully pop out the switch console by prying it out with a flathead screwdriver. Unplug the electrical connectors behind it.
4. Remove the speaker cover. Behind the console, you should find a circular speaker cover. Pop off the cover by prying around its edges. If your trim panel has a cloth covering, you may have to remove it first by carefully prying it loose from its edges and then unhooking it from the plastic clips that hold it place.
5. Remove the door latch cable. You can now access the door latch cable behind the speaker cover. Press the release tab on the cable and carefully unhook the cable from the latch handle mechanism.
6. Remove the remaining screws and bolts. Locate and remove the remaining screws and bolts that secure the door trim panel in place. These are usually located around the edges of the panel and behind the speaker cover.
7. Unclip the trim from the door clips. Once all the screws are out, gently pry around the edges of the door trim panel with a flathead screwdriver or pry tool to release the clips that hold the panel to the door. Be careful not to damage the door panel or surrounding areas.
8. Lift off the door trim. When all the clips are released, the door panel will be loose and you can lift it upwards to remove it from the door. Be mindful of any wires still connected to the panel. Disconnect any remaining cables when lifting the panel.
