SOURCE: Replace exterior driver door handle
If you remove the inner door panel of the door there will be plastic weather shield covering most of the door. Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the weather shield up and slowly peel it away. There will be 2 (10mm I believe) bolts on the inside of the door panel to release the handle (have someone catch it from the other side). To re-install simply connect he handle rod and 2 bolts then place the door panel back on and your done. A word of advice is be gentle with the door panel so not to damage the door pins or crack the plastic. Taking your time can be fun when learning a car ;).
SOURCE: Replace driver's side door hdle & locking mechanism on 02 Protege
Removing the door skins are not hard, the problem is that they normally use a special tool. Without the tool you may break a few of the plastic clips. If so no worries go to your local automotive department and look for the clips.
You will also have at least one screw that attaches the skin to the door frame. Usually remove the bottom of door panel and work around both sides until you get to the window. Then remove the screw and unplug any of the power options..
Haynes or Chiltion manual for your car should show you details.. It is easy for the average DIY person.
The handle is just as easy. Do you have metric and torx because you will need them.
SOURCE: How do I replace the inside driver's door handle - '98 Silverado?
one bolt holds handle on you should be able to see thru panel opening with flashlight, also haynes manuel has removal procedure. sold at most auto parts stores.
SOURCE: Replacing door handle
Take door apart there should only be one screw to get outside cover off handle. when the door is apart there are three screws for the latch and two rods that disconnect (one for the latch and one for the lock)
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On a similar problem i removed the window controll switch unit on the drivers door and cleaned the multipin socket and this solved the same and other problems i had.
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