I found this and it is a great info on how one can remove door panel on the Panamera. This vid shows details on what to watch out for, what to do.
If you find yourself wanting to replace any of the switches on the doors, get behind he panel, this vid shows it all.
Enjoy.

 

Good find, thanks ciaka

 

it takes about 10 minutes to take the pane off first time. After that, maybe 5 minutes including assembly of tools.

 

to replace door switch there is no need to remove the panel:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-issues-2.html

 

My thread addresses replacing the door master switch, which is the whole assembly that holds individual window switches, mirror switches, etc.

And as you, I thought you dont have to remove master assembly, if you have broken chrome trim. I myself posted about a year ago about changing button itself.
Even posted video of swapping switch button itself.
What I found is that even if you order replacement button with chrome from dealer, it does not fit just perfect, and switch becomes loose, falling out especially when you want to close window (switch itself detaches).
So after buying 3 separate sets of switches from various places including dealer, They kept coming out.
Then I just bought master switch for 40 bucks, removed panel for a swap, and everything is as brand new.

You can experiment on your own skin. You will come to same conclusion. Even the person whose thread was quoted, updated saying switches kept falling out so he ended up replacing master switch. So go nuts. I recommend doing this once for perfect fix. Your $ and th ime. Good luck.

 

Why you so angry ??
Read my posts on that thread ! I'm just sharing how I did and it worked out PERFECTLY!!!
Read carefully, maybe twice, because I have feeling that you missed out essential point.

P.S> GOOD LUCK with removing whole door panel when there is no need.

 

if this 'angry' directed to my post, not at all. not angry. I am stating simple fact that others have also noticed on this and other forums. If the switch chrome gets damaged, or the plastic switch itself damaged in any way, if you wan to replace it, yes, you can easily pop out the switch itself without removing the whole assembly.
HOWEVER, be forewarned, as soon as you pop out the switch, the plastic mechanism inside the assembly will be damaged by having plastic in it stretched out. Fact.
When you pop in a newly purchased switch (button), you further risk stretching the plastic in the assembly (the hinge mechanisms inside master assembly that retain the switch or button).
So over time, the now stretched plastic will result in the button popping out.
How do I know? Not only from my experience, but from experience of several others who have done this 'quick fix'.
Yes, popping out switch is easy. Takes seconds. Yes, plastic is affected in master assembly. Yes, most folks ended up replacing whole assembly.
The whole panel takes maybe 3 minutes and is super easy to remove (3 bolts and pop out trim cover). Never seen a car door panel be designed to be removed this easy.
I do not think I missed anything, and fear that you misinterpreted my comment as some attack on your expertise.
For others who are in this situation, here is your choice to make:

Replace switch (button itself):
- Cost of button istelf about $25-$30
- Chances of fix at best 50%
- Time to fix about 1 minute (after you figure out how to do this without damaging the rest of part)

Replace master assembly with all switches:
- Cost of assembly is about $35
- Chance of fix 100%
- Time to fix about 5 minutes

So you make the choice, your money and time.
Lets set up a 'I feel whiny this Monday' for negb, maybe it will help him feel better today.

 

ohh man.... why you writing the same saga second time ?? why you making mess between switch and button...
7PP959858AEDML - Power Window Switch
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...pp959858aedml/

I gave you advice to read the quoted thread properly, then you would have, at least, idea why some switches cost 35$ and some triple price
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post4592019

so go and set up 'I feel whiny this Monday' for yourself
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post4657549

everyone is free to choose or unscrew bolts for whole panel removal or just remove speaker grill with pick

 

Knowledge is power. Knowing what PN to order, what place to order from, can make difference between $250 and $35 for identical part. How do I know? Took 2 apart and even board IDs match on pcbs.
I spent way too much time on this tiny thread. Those who want to do things right, can figure out themselves, or if they choose, follow advice of others.
Sounds like you figured yours out, so congrats. Maybe I should send you some whine....lol (just kidding here).

Guess which one is oem. That is why they say - knowledge is half the battle.

 

man ohh man, seems you are very stubborn and reading only your own posts )))) seriously.... that's why you spend too much time on things which has been invented !

I didn't figured anything on this case, wine should be send to verdugo135 :

haaahaaa, EXACTLY !!! if you would use at least your eyes you could see one letter difference in p/n 7PP959858AFDML vs 7PP959858AEDML and 9 vs 10 buttons on the switch
I thought you know how to open photo by clicking on provided link ?? ok, third attempt... of course esctuning is not the place to buy parts but even there you didn't notice the difference on the picture
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...1&d=1482504689

 

Where is the video for replacing switch panel on panamera 971? the process appears to be different than just yanking it out on a 970. Does anyone on the face of the earth have a video if them replacing the switch panel on a panamera 971?