Nissan Repair: door panel, haynes manual, courtesyparts

Question
I have a problem getting my driver side window up. I dont know if its the switch or the motor. Wit out taking it to a dealer ,how do you get the door panel off to check to see which part it is. I cant afford to get the motor replace at this time I would just like to get the window up for now and make sure that it doesn't go down again.The motor will work going down but not up I  guess.Thank you for your help.If you need to call me my number is
Thank you
Jill

Answer
Jill,

If the window will go down and not up means it is most probably the master switch, on the driver's door.  Replace the master switch and it should roll up.  A Haynes Manual is a great investment for diagrams and instructions for things like the door.  rockauto.com or courtesyparts.com are good sources for parts.  But, the switch will be under $100 bucks at most parts stores.  To get the switch out you just need to remove the scred in the door handle cup, that you pull on when you shut the door.  Now, lift the assembly up and back that is part of the master switch assembly.  Unplug the switch and perform the replacement.  Removal of the door panel, if you want, is more invloved.  You need a putty knife or such to pry the panel off, from bottom to top.  Remove the leading edge screw first and the red reflector first, along with the master switch and that screw we mentioned before.  Once the panel has been removed, lift it up and over the door/window sill and unplug the remaining connectors.  There is plastic that covers the holes that will have to be removed to gain access.  And, there are three or four bolts, depending on your model that hold the window regulator to the door.  Someone will have to hold the glass while you remove the assembly.  Then, fish it through one of the holes and replace the motor and reinstall the assembly to the door and glass.  Just giving you the directions for your knowledge.  Really, it should only be the switch.