Door Handle removal....

[FlatBroke]

I need some help with this.
The only thing holding me back is removing the rod from the latch mechanism inside the door.

PLEASE HELP...


Almost forgot, 1981 GMC Stepper.

[Captkaos]

There is a locking clip on the rod.  You need to lift it up (small rectangle piece with a taper) and push it down some.  then you can pull the rod out.  BTW, it is a PAIN to do.  I did it this weekend with a long screw driver.

[FlatBroke]

Thanks Capt.

[Blazin]

I am a Chevy man through and through, but they dropped the ball when they designed those clips. Toyota, Ford, and a few others have it all over them with the plastic snap clips.
I use a 90 degree pick some times two of them to lift and slide the clip. Oh yeah I also keep a bag of new ones in stock. That way when I get irritated I can just snap the clips in half with a small pair of vise grips, and reinstall the rod with brand new ones.

[Captkaos]

Yeah, at least the switched to the plastic ones on the rods later on.  The handle still has than metal clip though..