

To lengthen the linkage on the door handle, turn the plastic socket (shown by the red arrow below) at the end of the linkage rod counter-clockwise. If everything is intact and appears to be functioning properly, the linkage may be out of adjustment. Operate the door handle with it removed from the vehicle to make sure the linkage moves downward when the handle is pulled. If you are having the problem described above, remove the door handle and inspect the linkage including the socket at the end of the linkage. If the linkage is too short, it will not push down far enough to operate the latch. To operate the latch mechanism, the door handle linkage pushes downward on the lever arm of latch mechanism. If you have a problem where the door latch will not operate using the exterior door handle, but will operate using the interior door handle, that means that the linkage from the exterior door handle is probably out of adjustment. If you are installing a new door handle the linkage may need to be adjusted to work properly. With the door handle removed the socket (shown by red arrow) which attaches to the ball on the door latch and the button (shown by the blue arrow) to which the white plastic locking device attaches can be easily seen. The picture below shows the ball on the door latch with the handle completely removed.

The door handle can now be completely removed from the vehicle. By prying gently with the screwdriver and rocking the door handle back and forth the socket will slide off the ball of the latch mechanism. Slide the long flat tip screwdriver down between the linkage rod and the door latch.

On the end of the linkage rod, there is a plastic socket which attaches to a ball on the door latch mechanism.
REMOVE FLEEX REAR DOOR LATCH MANUAL
The factory service manual has you remove the door panel, window, and rear window track. Others will have you remove the door panel and the door latch mechanism. Some procedures will have you remove the door panel.
REMOVE FLEEX REAR DOOR LATCH HOW TO
There are many different procedures floating around describing how to replace the door handles on a 944 and every one of them will work. BODY-12, Door Handle - Removal, Installation, and Adjustment
