yeah the stereo install was a bitch on tonys car too :chuckles:
they door panels should only be fastened with like 2 screws maybe even one. I know one on the inside door handle/armrest area.
make sure you disconnect the battery before doing this! the doors have side impact airbag and the roof has head protection airbags.
this should help. it's for a Z3 but lots of similar useful information.
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/int...oor_panel.html