Nissan Repair: How do I replace outside door handle 2002 Nissan Quest, nissan quest, putty knife

Question
The outside door handle on the passenger side read slide door broke off. I ordered a new one. How to I get access to inside the door panel to install the new handle. I can't figured out how to remove the panel. Thank you!

Answer
Jeff,

The panel pops off with a trim tool.  If you do not have one use a putty knife.  Before that take the screw out of the inside of the door pull.  Pull up the plastic clip and you will see it.  Also, get a small common screwdriver and pop off the trim around the door pull.  Once the panel is loose, pull it loose from the bottom and up on each side.  Now, lift it up and over the top sill.  With it off y9ou will have to remove the plastic film that keeps water out.  look inside the door and you will see two ten millimeter bolts for the handle and then you will see the plastic clip that holds the rod on.  Remove these and the handle comes off.  Installation is the reverse of removal.