Kevin, I made a video about how to do this a year ago.  Here is a link to
it:
http://youtu.be/uV577XzKL9Q

Let me know if this helps you out.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@myactv.net> wrote:

> Volks,
>
> I'm removing the drivers side interior door panel of my '84 Westfalia, but
> I'm stumped on how to pull the plastic trim of the release mechanism on the
> panel. The plastic is intact, and I'd like to keep it that way. I've prized
> the panel from around the door frame with success, but this part won't
> budge.
>
> I'm trying to avoid the obvious answer of 'more force.'
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin
>

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com