How do you remove a driver side door panel on a 2003 Ford Ranger XLT?

Answer 1

First remove the "cover" on the window crank handle. Pop it off, (it is a press fit and has hooks to hold the cover onto the rim of the center of the crank opposite of the crank arm) swivel it aside to get at the star drive headed screw that holds the handle onto the window crank shaft. After the handle's off remove 2 screws; 1 in the arm rest grab handle and 1 at the bottom farthest from the hinge. After the screws are out the plastic panel needs to be pushed up (there are plastic hooks that engage holes in the inner metal panel) this is tricky but be patient and DON'T use screw drivers or other prying instruments or you'll ruin the plastic panel and it will never fit tight again. Good luck!