Ok it rained for the first time at my house in a long time last night... also thats the only day I've ever actually LEFT MY WINDOW OPEN... on my passenger side.... idk how i forgot it.

the "damage" isnt bad.. it didnt really get in there too much.. (the window is small )
the seat had alittle water on the outer bolster.. and the door panel had water on it.. but the carpets etc werent even wet at all... i dried it off.. but i saw a little water around the seams.. everything works including locks, tweeters etc.

shoudl I take the door panel off to wipe down the inside to avoid mildew? How does it come off?

 

2 screws in the door handle, 1 in the door lever cup, yank.

 

would it be smart to take off the panel? im being told mold will not grow unless it gets MORE moisture.. and to just let the sun hit it and it will evaporate?

 

If you want to be thorough, take it off. Personally i wouldnt worry about it.