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Behind the lock **** is an omega shaped clip. One needs a tool that fits between the **** and door panel that will release the clip and the **** then can be pulled off.
There is a C-shaped clip between the lock **** and the door panel which must be removed. You need a special tool, pictured below and readily available at your FLAPS, to push that clip out of the way.
In use you put the tool between the lock **** and the door panel and push against the clip. Window cranks and inside door handles are removed in the same manner.
If you don’t give up, the rag will catch the clip eventually. Move it like you’re polishing the tip of a shoe and rotate it around the **** until it catches the end of the clip.
just so you know, putting the ***** back on, insert the clip on the **** and push it in and it’ll snap back in place you don’t have to slide it over the shaft like it came off.