How to remove backplate behind door handle?

[Mickyblue]

How do you remove the cup shape thing behind the inside driver door handle without breaking out? Whats the trick to removing it. Is it supposed to be pushed to the left and pried up or pushed down or what. I cant afford to break that peice

[gr91]

That thing is a bitch to remove without breaking it, you have to move it to the right and down a bit, then pull it out, its really tough to do i already broke 5 of them -.- and in all honestly i have never removed one perfectly. so good luck with that

[BMR]

Yeah, they're a beotch to remove without breaking, especially when you're not sure what you're doing. It gets easier with practice.

It snaps onto the top and bottom of the handle's pivot shaft. So you've gotta pry the top upward, and the bottom downward, both at the same time. Then the back-end will lift out, and your can slide it rearwards. I usually apply a little pressure lifting the back end outwards whilst I'm trying to get the top/bottom to disengage. The front end just hooks under a metal clip; no snap-in retention goin' on there.

[Mickyblue]

BMR, im sure your advice is great, but im having a hard time pictureing what your saying. Can you explain it a little bit clearer?

[Doug S]

Not really that hard, just go slow and easy...

Not sure of your year but watch this:

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[Mickyblue]

That is it! Thanks so much!

[BMR]

Yup, that vid shows it perfectly.

[ajkalian]

Hee's one on how to replace the door handle, and in the process removing the cover. Pretty good close-ups.

DIY: Interior Door Handle Replacement (GEN 3)

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