Assist Handle Removal/Installation: Removal

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Insert a remover tool into the service hole and remove the assist handle covers.

Fig 1: Removing Assist Handle Covers
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Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while detaching the clips.

Fig 2: Removing Assist Handle

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NOTE:

Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.