Chrysler Repair: 1997 chyrsler lhs window switch remove/replace, answer tomorrow, window switch

Question
i bought a drivers door window switch with the four buttons and window lock. it would probably be very easy to swap out if i could figure out how to get at it without damaging something. i popped the plastic cover off to a certain extent but can see that i will have to get underneath that to unscrew it and i can only bend it up, can't get it to release. do i have to take off the entire door panel or is there some way to just get the armrest off and take that apart. a blow up would help immensely

Answer
Hi Jack,
The '94 LH manual says there are 3 screw that hold the switch in place, after you first remove the surrounding bezel. The '98 manual says there are 3 screws but that you do have to remove the panel from the door. I will type in that procedure and send it to you as a follow-up answer, tomorrow morning.
Roland

Do not pry on door trim panel
remove speaker flag
remove speaker grille by inserting trim tool at the rear of the grille and disengaging clips holding it to trim panel. remove grille
remove trim plug from the remote latch, release by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and remove, if equipped.
remove three screws from bottom of door
remove screw in pull cup, remove screw in remote latch release bezel
remove two screws in the instrument panel interface area (this is the upper front corner that is opposite the end of the instrument panel when the door is closed)
remove three screws in the speaker area
using a trim tool, disengage the retainer clips from the trim panel to the door panel (these go around the edge of the panel, lift gently so they might be reused, otherwise replace
raise trim panel up to disengage from the 'belt' being careful to hold the panel securely
disconnect the linkage from the remote handle assembly
disconnect the power mirror switch
disconnect the power door lock switch connector
disconnect the power window switch connector
There are other wires to disconnect but at this point you should be able to remove the screws that hold the switch to the panel.

Install is the reverse:
in brief-
after reinstalling wires and handle connection,
install the water shield, if removed
insert trim panel into channel retainer at top of door
insert the forward four way alignment guide into position. Insert the rearward two way alighment guide into position
Install new retaining clips to attach door trim panel to door
continue in reverse order: screws to radio speaker, etc.