knightarmor
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Figured I'd put together a little how-to on removing the door panels since I couldn't find a how-to when I was looking for one couple of weeks ago. 
This procedure works for all doors in a 2013 model (I say that because mine is a 2013 so I can't guarantee other model years are the same)
Tools needed-
Flat head screwdriver
10mm socket with 1/4" ratchet or 1/4" drive handle
Phillips screwdriver (stubby driver preferred)
Begin by opening your door, on the interior side of the door- take a flat head screwdriver and place it between the lock/unlock tab at the door handle as shown. Using light force pop the inner cover out (it doesn't take much to pop this cover out)
(PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE SHOWN)
Next, using your fingers pry up on the door control switch panel at the rear most end of the panel (side closest to the rear of the vehicle) as shown. You do not need tools for this.
(DRIVER SIDE CONTROL PANEL SHOWN)
Once the panel has been lifted at the rear carefully slide it back a bit and the entire panel should pull right up and out.
Remove qty-2 10mm bolts, one exposed at the door handle and one under the control switch panel.
After the two 10mm bolts have been removed carefully pull the panel towards you beginning at the bottom edge. This might take some force (don't be afraid!) and you'll feel the plastic clips disengage. (DO NOT TRY TO COMPLETELY PULL THE PANEL OFF YET! YOU ONLY NEED TO DISENGAGE THE CLIPS FROM THE DOOR)
Next, carefully pull towards you at each top corner of the panel so that the panel can clear the upper door trim, follow by pulling up on the entire door panel to disengage the panel from the door. (DO NOT TRY TO COMPLETELY PULL THE PANEL OFF YET!)
After you've gotten the panel "floating" and removed, there are qty-3 phillips head screws that need to be removed at the door handle lever on the inside of the panel. Remove qty-3 screws in the order shown using a stubby phillips screw.driver.
The door panel is now free from the door and can be removed.
To reinstall reverse steps.
This procedure works for all doors in a 2013 model (I say that because mine is a 2013 so I can't guarantee other model years are the same)Tools needed-
Flat head screwdriver
10mm socket with 1/4" ratchet or 1/4" drive handle
Phillips screwdriver (stubby driver preferred)
Begin by opening your door, on the interior side of the door- take a flat head screwdriver and place it between the lock/unlock tab at the door handle as shown. Using light force pop the inner cover out (it doesn't take much to pop this cover out)
(PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE SHOWN)
Next, using your fingers pry up on the door control switch panel at the rear most end of the panel (side closest to the rear of the vehicle) as shown. You do not need tools for this.
(DRIVER SIDE CONTROL PANEL SHOWN)
Once the panel has been lifted at the rear carefully slide it back a bit and the entire panel should pull right up and out.
Remove qty-2 10mm bolts, one exposed at the door handle and one under the control switch panel.
After the two 10mm bolts have been removed carefully pull the panel towards you beginning at the bottom edge. This might take some force (don't be afraid!) and you'll feel the plastic clips disengage. (DO NOT TRY TO COMPLETELY PULL THE PANEL OFF YET! YOU ONLY NEED TO DISENGAGE THE CLIPS FROM THE DOOR)
Next, carefully pull towards you at each top corner of the panel so that the panel can clear the upper door trim, follow by pulling up on the entire door panel to disengage the panel from the door. (DO NOT TRY TO COMPLETELY PULL THE PANEL OFF YET!)
After you've gotten the panel "floating" and removed, there are qty-3 phillips head screws that need to be removed at the door handle lever on the inside of the panel. Remove qty-3 screws in the order shown using a stubby phillips screw.driver.
The door panel is now free from the door and can be removed.
To reinstall reverse steps.
