I have read a few thread about this similar situation:
http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...k-halfway.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...k-problem.html
http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...y-working.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...-problems.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...less-help.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...postid=2244993

None of which seems to refer to 5th gen...

Now my driver door wont open.
Same thing happens when I unlock with switch or key:
the lock **** does not go all the way back. (I also heard a jamming noise, as if the mechanism was trying to unlock 5-6 times within 1 sec)
My mechanic got a mini camera in the door through the window slot, seems like my latch is rusty.

The rod attached to the unlock **** cannot reach its "unlocked" position, the best it does is halfway between "locked" and "unlocked".

How can I open my door to replace the latch?

I tried to get to the rods by removing handle/window switches panel, but it is still very far from the latch.

What is the exact mechanism for this, do I need to force the rod IN the latch? I do not want to destoy my door panel just to change a freeking latch... what are my options to get my door opened?

"is there a locksmith in the room?"