Originally Posted by Stinky7-11

Correction, you must remove the linkage from the door latch(lower end) first. there is a plastic clip that needs to be gently pushed to the side then the linkage will pull straight out. You will then be able to pull the handle and linkage out together, remember to put the linkage on the new handle before you install it.I just went out and removed mine to be sure.
See photo in post above, the tab on the right side of the photo is what you will be pushing to the side, use a good light.