Taking off the door panel is really very easy. I think it's only like six or seven screws holding it on, and, of course, the little plastic clips. Once the screws are off, all you have to do is give a little tug and it should come off pretty clean. Remember to watch out for the auto door lock wiring though. It's got the button in the plastic and is connected to both the door and the plastice via wireing. So when you take the panel off, dont go for a walk with it. The button comes out of the plast pretty easily also. And when you put it all back together, make sure you keep tabs on the button or else you might have to reopen the door because you forgot to put the button back in it's slot.