How about a Door Panel Removal Tool? They sell them at most FLAPS for a few
bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Door-Panel-Clip-Removal-Tool/dp/B0025EQMBK

Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 9:42 PM
Subject: Door Panel Removal Tool

>  I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing
> the upholstery. There has got to be something better and more efficient
> than a screwdriver.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com