Un clip any wiring harnesses from the switch panel.
Remove door panel 2001 f150.
If you look at the actuator you will see it is slid up against a metal plate.
Take your time and work it out little by little eventually the tab will snap and the actuator will almost fall off its mounting rail.
Slide the looooong screwdriver in there and start prying it out.
Once the door panel is off you ll need to remove the door speaker by unbolting it and then unclipping it from the wire harness see figure 4.
With panel screws all removed carefully lift the door panel up and away from the door but only a few inches.
You will need to disconnect the courtesy lamp wire before moving the panel more than a few inches.
Grabbing the entire door panel slide it up and then pull it off but still support it.