no trick to getting the panel off, just take out 2 bolts (located in your handle, the white part in the lat pic above. i believe they are 10mm)
then after that, just pry the panel off working your way around. lift the door panel up and pull. unplug the wires and your there. real simple to get off once you get the bolts out. dont worry, you wont break anything.
there should be more updates soon......