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the haynes manual doesnt seem to match what LOOKS like would be the easy way to access the door lock assembly. the illustration seems to apply to the 91 corsica where i have a 94 beretta. is it necessary to remove the door panels to get to the lock assembly?

Nope. Pull the inner door handle cover off, disconnect some clips, remove the door handle panel itself, and the rest should be self explanatory.