Thanks, FordMan. The first few steps I have been able to accomplish. That last one I do not understand.
I have had the passenger's handle off a few years ago and remember it being tricky but just a matter of twisting it the right way.
This time I started with the driver's door and have one of the rods disconnected but the one for the lock is where I am stuck. It is U shaped at the handle so it will not come out there. At the bottom, it seems to be just a right angle into the locking mechanism. There is no clip but it simply will not come out. My best guess is that the E-clip on the lock barrel needs to be removed which would release the rod at the top. I have a clip tool on order so I have moved on for now.
The rear door handles are simple enough and I have one off and expect to get the other and the passenger handles off today.
