Door handle, removing: Procedure

Remove door trim panel.
Run door window up to top position.
Hook auxiliary tool -3- around fulcrum lever -1- as shown and partially pull out locking pin -2- in direction of arrow -A-.

Fig 1: Hooking Auxiliary Tool Around Fulcrum Lever

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Using auxiliary tool -3-, pull locking pin -2- completely out of fulcrum lever -1- in direction of arrow -A-. See Fig 2.
Pivot fulcrum lever -1- upward.
Using small screwdriver, disengage retainer for slide (arrow -B-) by lifting it slightly.
Disengage slide -4- in direction of arrow -C-. See .Fig 2.
Remove door handle together with lock cylinder outward.

Fig 2: Removing Door Handle Together With Lock Cylinder
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Remove door handle mount inward.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Once door handle is inserted and locked in place in mount, use auxiliary tool to push in locking pin -2- in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pushing In Locking Pin Using Auxiliary Tool

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Spring clip (arrow -B-) on locking pin -2- must fully lock home around fulcrum lever -1-.
Peened rivet (arrow -A-).

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Clip On Locking Pin Around Fulcrum Lever

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