Greets,

Yes, you need to remove the door panel completely to remove the master power switch, the locking tabs need to be squeezed from the underside of the switch. (Else you risk ripping the door panel.)

 

the service manual says the switches can be removed by removing the plastic pocket in the door just behind the switches. there is a screw in the bottom of the pocket, remove that then pull the pocket out, you should then be able to reach inside the door to release the locking tabs and the switches will then pull out. i havent actually done this but that is what the manual says

 

Thanks. I saw the service manual about this and that's why I thought it should just pop out.
Anyway I can feel one of the metal locking brackets through the door pocket. I've tried compressing it with my index finger while prying with a screwdriver from the top but its so tight in there I can't get it. I'll go ahead and remove the door card to get a better look, no sense in breaking anything.
I don't suppose the door card will come off completely with the wiring hardness still attached to the window switch so hopefully I get it off enough where I can snake my arm behind it and get at the locking bracket.