Protege5 rear door panel removal

[ehsande]

I need to replace a lock actuator on my Protege5. I replaced the driver side front door one awhile back, and panel removal was fairly easy.

I've removed all screws, etc. that I can find on the rear door panel but the actual door handle seems to be keeping the panel attached. It does not have an obvious screw to remove like the front door. I've tried some gentle prying and there is some give, but nothing is releasing or popping off.

How do I get the door handle off, or get at what is keeping the panel in place?

 

[ehsande]

I got it figured out. I found the shop manual pdf online. I figured I'd post a couple photos here because it's difficult to figure out what trying to unlatch.

The shop manual says to "disengage Tab A", and there's no indication where that is on the handle. Also, the seam you need to penetrate is slightly to the back of of the handle - another hurdle.

Clip B in the shop diagram has a port that is easily found. Pulling the handle cover off takes some effort, and feels like something may break.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/48379912@N05/16044280181/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/48379912@N05/15858783868/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/48379912@N05/16020455856/

 

[NestorGonzalez]

in the last picture are you pointing to something that broke off?

 

[ehsande]

in the last picture are you pointing to something that broke off?

I was just pointing to what is referred to as Clip B in the shop manual pdf.