The answer to my question was posted on the below thread for anyone needing assistance with removing door handles on ML's !

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/ml-gl-g-wagen-r-class-unimog-sprinter/149872-rear-door-handle-removal.html#post1135494

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Russell McMahon
Tulsa, OK
2001 CLK 320
1992 400se
1993 400e
2000 320ML