Lexaboat

'97 LS 400 - I left my Contigo travel cup in between the drivers seat and the door so, when I closed the door it pushed the bottom= emptied the contents while simultaniuosly jamming the seat selector switch to push the seat all the way back. Now I cannot move the seat forward but all other switches function properly. I believe the switches remained dry. fuses are good. I would like to know how to remove the side panel on the drivers seat, I've removed the knobs and 2 screws but cannot...