If you want to gain full access you will need to remove the lower part of the seatbelt from the 3rd door.
Removing an s10 door handle.
Use a hammer and a flat blade screwdriver to pry off the door handle bracket.
Disconnect the door handle latch rod.
Then try to find a good place to gain a good grip and just pull on the panel.
Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.
Step by step guide on how to replace 3rd door handle on a chevy s10.
You can replace the handle without pulling the door panel unless you feel you may need to adjust it.
Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate.
Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver.
With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of the door.
Maintenance repair window door handle on driver side how do i remove the handle.
It is just held on by metal clips and it will pull off easily.