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Check out this How-to article:

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...ow-technical-articles/43197-black-door-handle-swap-out-easy-install-w-pics.html

That doesn't show the removal of the INSIDE handles like the OP asked. I too am curious about removing and painting the inside handles.

 

-Take the door panels off

-On the back side you will see the 2 screws that hold the handle/lock assembly in. Unscrew and take out handle/lock assembly

-To take the handle out of the assembly, place a small screw driver underneath the spring, and pop out upwards. yes, it will fly out, so cover with a rag, or hold it upside down.

-Take out the lock assemble by squeezing the tabs underneath together, you will see the "channel", that's how it slips back in.

-Take the handle out by slightly pushing upwards, towards the area where the lock mechanism was, to clear the "knob" it sits on.

Assembly is the reverse.

To put the spring back in, just line up the two ends, and press in. You will get some grease on ya...

Good luck

 

Good info! Thats what my RM says as well.

 

You'll be trapped inside. Never to be seen again.