I can't seem to locate a thread or video on this particular panel. The issue is the switch housing in the armrest. One guy said to pry it out of the armrest.Not the same year.Tried that with the appropriate nylon tools but it was tight--break it tight!Or does the armrest pry off? I know the screws must be behind it.
Already had the rear panels off for speaker replacement and they were easy.

Thanks Dan

 

Looks like it lifts up and out :

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_9039

 

Thanks for the reply. I figured it out. For anyone who does this in the future , there is a small removable cover inside the armrest behind the switches. You remove it with a very small flat screwdriver(eyeglass kit) and it exposes the screw to remove the switches. Behind the switch housing are the two door screws. Then you can pop the door panel out--easy.
Thanks Dan

 

You are welcome. Glad it came out.