Tip on removing door handles

[btceng]

I need a tip on removing the lock rod on the door handles without tearing anything up. Do they pop out of the little plastic clips on the latch mechanism?

 

[74 challenger]

Hey John yes they pop out just like the handle rod.Just replaced my locks and installed my lock rods

 

[btceng]

The handle rod had a plastic clip that rotates to unlock it then the rod easily slides out. The lock rod has a bend on the top but is inserted into a plastic clip on the bottom that I see no trick to. I pull on the rod with needle nose pliers but it seems that it would break the clip if I pull harder. Should I be working on the end nearest the door handle or the latch? I knew that you had been doing some work on yours and hoped you could help. Thanks.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

the lock rod will pop out of the nylon bushing & not break the clip

 

[btceng]

Great I'll give it a little more pressure.

 

[74 challenger]

My clip you had to first slide it up then pull the rod out.The plastic clip locks the rod so it wont fall out,if you just pull on the rod you will break the plastic clip.The clip swollows the rod.