[BNaylor]

That's a bad situation. Have you tried having someone push out from the inside while pulling the outer door handle?

There is a way to remove the door panel even with the door closed especially back at where the latch mechanism is located. Remove both of the seat cushions (lower & upper). That will give you enough room to pull away that part of the inner door panel. It is held on by push pin retainer clips so all you'll have to do is pull out. Be sure to remove the screws at the door handle and door grip. Hopefully that gives you enough room to checkout the latch and rod that goes from the door handles. Good luck!