I just found the following instructions for removing the door panel:
how does this look?
I could not match the listed part numbers to a diagram.
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Trim Panel —Door
Removal
Remove the rear view mirror mounting hole cover (17K709).
Remove the inside door handle cup (22634) and disconnect the connector.
Remove the interior lamp (13776).
Pull the interior lamp out of the front door trim panel (23942).
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the door trim panel attachment screw from the lamp bracket and the door.
Remove the seat regulator control (14776) from the front door trim panel and disconnect the connector.
Remove the outside rear view mirror control (17B676) from the front door trim panel and disconnect the connector.
Remove the fuel filler door switch from the front door trim panel and disconnect the connector.
Remove the luggage compartment remote control lock switch (19C542) from the front door trim panel and disconnect the connector.
Remove the attachment access door and the bolt.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Disengage the front door trim panel retention hooks from the inner door panel and lift the front door trim panel from the inner door panel.
Disconnect the speaker connector and main harness connector.
Disconnect the door lock and window switch connections.
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