i've already searched for instructions on removing the door panel but i have a question. how do i unscrew the screw under the arm rest? i own a 2003 cl type s and under the armrest is a hole maybe 1 inch deep; is that where the 2nd screw is? i've already removed the screw where the door handle is.

 

The door panel? or the rear panel?

TO remove the door panel, there is a screw under a cover on the door handle. Remove that, than slide the handle back and pull it out. Remove the metal rod (this is what opens the door). Then just start at the top edge by the hinge, and gently pop the clips off.

 

yes the front door. i got that one on the door handle but there is another screw under the armrest that i can't figure out how to remove.

 

You don't need to remove it to get the door off.

 

alright man i'll give it a try but in the other threads i read they always said there is 2 screws

 

Im an idiot. Yea, there is one screw right in the middle of the arm rest that deos have to come out.

My memory sucks ass. I've done this so many times and I still can't remember how to do it

Its a regular medium size philips head scew. Most screwdrivers should be able to reach in there to get it.

 

thx got the door off. man, dynamatting sure does take a long time.

 

putting back on the door panel is NOT EASY. took me couple hours to do and still have problems with the door lock.

 

be very careful not to scratch the trim on both sides of the door when putting in the door panel again, that panel has that nasty little strip of chrome trim on top that is sharp on the edges and deadly to the plastic.

 

i always have problems with the passenger side... the drivers side usually goes on pretty easy. dont know why...