Removing Door Panel on 93 E36 4dr..

[sqlpython]

The question is How To?
I wanted to replace the Nylon Press Clips as the Door Panel  kept on popping off.
 Well by prying the Edges back I managed to take out 3 or 4 broken ones on each front door and that did the Job.
.....However, I though I was going to pull off the whole door panel as I have so many times in the past on other vehicles..but no good.
I pulled off the Press Screw Covers behind the Door Pull and that seemed to do no good. I also looked at the Door Release because some manufactures place a Screw to fasten the Panel at that point but No.. I placed a Steel putty knife flat & Dull behind the Door Release Trim which seems to be a Press fit but could not budge it with moderate pressure.

 Well I did accomplish what I wanted which was to resecure the Panel with New Nylon fasteners but could not remove the Panel.
 So, how is it done?

[Jawdan]

You need to remove the trim from around the door release handle by pushing it towards the front and popping it off. Came off fairly easily for me.

Also, using a thin flatheaded screw driver, pry off the cap over the window winder, you'll see what I mean if you look. Be careful that you don't scratch it, it's fairly easy to do according to my PO. I have the evidence to prove it. :|

After that's removed you'll be able to see a screw that needs to come out. You'll need a 1/8 hex key.

The door lock screws off.

When you're removing the door panel, be careful of the wiring behind the door.

[sqlpython]

THanks for the response Jawdan!

 I happened to have gotten a shop manual PDF since that    post and successfully removed and reinstalled the Door panel.. It went as you directed.

Followed that up with replacing the Back/Rear Window trim..
Then the In dash heater control unit..
Next the Front Struts...
.... This month I am looking at the Front Windshield and Trim and I will replace the B Pillar covers...

Also seems that the window on the Rear right door is no longer clamped to the Regulator trac as I can pull it out by hand. So another door panel must come off..

 Viva la' 318i ..........