how in the world do i take my driver side door panel off?

 

Make sure you get all the bolts out, there couple hard to find ones. Then wiggle lift the panel up slowly. Cannot remember if you have to remove the plastic by side mirror

 

There are plastic "clips" that hold the door panel on so don't just yank out on them!

I've got some details about removing the panel on this page...

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/expresswindow.htm

 

All the screws that hold it in place are around and underneath the handle. Take them all out then left the door up and pull it out. Might have to shimmy it about. Hardest part is getting the door off the locking mechanisms. Not hard to get off...but a pain to put back on.

 

There are also instructions for removing the door panel in the beginning of my window motor R&R on my Tech Page.