Removing lock barrel from drivers exterior door handle.

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Hi guys, have the door handle off my drivers side door(changing handles) and I can’t figure out how to remove the actual steel lock mechanism from the plastic of the door handle. So simple to this point, but I’ve googled, looked at the manuals, tried carefully levering, even inserted and turned key, but nothing seems to work.

Anyone done this and have the secret? Thanks.
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Hey Rob09, I just did this last weekend. I painted my black door handles white. On one of the ends, it looks like there is a steal push clip under the plastic. But it’s metal and it does not push in. I think I used a knife to get between the plastic and metal (it’s a really snug fit) and then pry’d the metal piece out, making sure it cleared the plastic piece.
Well the plastic piece will end up going over the little metal clip thing. Hope that makes sense.
 
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Hey Rob09, I just did this last weekend. I painted my black door handles white. On one of the ends, it looks like there is a steal push clip under the plastic. But it’s metal and it does not push in. I think I used a knife to get between the plastic and metal (it’s a really snug fit) and then pry’d the metal piece out, making sure it cleared the plastic piece.
Well the plastic piece will end up going over the little metal clip thing. Hope that makes sense.
Somewhere on this end?

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Got it mate. That post was a bit confusing until I played with the lock again after reading.

For anyone who ever search’s this…

Place knife in here…

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And carefully lever up…

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Thanks again for your help, much appreciated ?
 

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Yup that’s it. Yeah sorry it’s kinda hard to explain, I didn’t have any pictures on hand.
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