I cant get the latch actuator rod removed from the handle! I thought these just pressed into the nylon fitting, but I cant get either side out. Is there some trick to this? thanks!

I had this trouble at the junkyard when removing handles. You have to use pliers on the platic clip and pull the rod out. Not really a trick, keep trying and you'll get it.

I usually use a large flat blade screw driver between the rod and the fitting and to get leverage on it and pry it off.

-Mike