How do you remove the front door panels on an 89 Nissan Pathfinder?

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Removing 89 Nissan interior door panel.Hello! I have a 2dr 89 Pathfinder. So if yours is like mine with no power windows/locks i think i can help. First remove the dorr lock knob on top of the panel by unscrewing it. Next remove the beauty trim around the interior door handle by using a small screwdriver and prying gently all the way around until in comes off. Next remove the Phillips screw in the interior doorhandle cut out. Next remove the two Phillips screw holding on the armrest on door panel located on the underside of armrest. Next you will have to remove the window crank handle. There is a horseshoe like clip that holds the handle on to the crank. Best way i know how is by using the edge of a shirt or rag and pulling it tightly and then slip the edge in between the handle and door panel moving the rag back and forth and pushing or pulling in the direction you need. Obviously you need to push from the open end of the horshoe clip. Other than that try some needle nose pliers, this is probly the hardest part of removing the panel. Next grab hold of the bottom of door panel and pull torwards you then proceed to do the same on both sides of panel. Then after the panel is free you need to lift up and off of the window moulding lip. That's it, piece of cake. I hope this helps you.