What I did for my Yukon was to take the old handle off, by popping it out of its holes and then popping the new on into the holes, because it was riveted into the door, and didnt want to take them out, I did buy the whole handle though, just took the small handle part you hold on to off the new one, and popped it into the old one without taking anything extra off.
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these are popular to break...drivers side as that is the one that is used more.......the handle does not come alone...you have to replace the entire assembly...around 75.00 bucks...and it is done by removing the interior door panel youll see the screws.....the rest is easy B.C.
To replace interior Ford fusion door handle you must remove the door panel, take off the old handle and replace with the new one, and then replace the panel back on the door frame.
The interior door panel, on a 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck, can be removed by removing the retaining clips. The door handle should also be removed.
You have to remove the door panel to access handle screws. After that you have to disconnect pulling rods and replace the handle with another one.
Need to know if it is an inside or outside door handle.
with a screwdriver
Assuming you are referring to the outer door handle, remove the inner door panel and look at the back of the handle. You will see a couple of steel rods attached to the handle, remove these(they just unclip)and move them out of your way. You should be able to see a couple of small nuts holding the handle to the door. Remove these and the handle can be pulled out of the door from the outside.
You can replace the inside drivers door handle by removing the door panel. With the door panel removed the door handle mechanism will be visible. Remove the linkage from the door handle. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new door handle.
Should have access after removing inner door panel
Remove screw slide handle forward and pull out from panel. Remove from door operner rod.
To replace the window crank handle on the 1993 Geo Prism, first remove the interior door panel. Then, access the screw that holds the window crank in place and remove it. You can then remove the handle itself.