Exterior door handle removal?

[C2951]

What is the secret to disengaging the exterior door handle from the lock mechanism? I can see a white plastic piece that looks like it snaps onto a threaded rod coming from the door handle, but no idea how to free it to the point that I can snap the plastic off the rod.

This is the piece just below the partially threaded nut in the picture.

TIA for any help.

Edited August 24, 2014 by C2951

[mlv_250]

Three step procedure:

1. Squeeze down on the black plastic thing in the pix.

2. While holding down the black sheathing around the white plastic thing, slide black sheathing as far left as it can go.

3. Get a hold on the bolt sitting inside the white plastic thing and pull bolt towards you.

Hope the pix help.

Matt

[C2951]

Thanks Matt, I tried that but when I didn't get movement, I wondered if I was missing something. I'll go back in and use a little more force.

Appreciate the reply and the pics!