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2003 exterior door handle replacement

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Old May 29th, 2013, 01:48   #1
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Default 2003 exterior door handle replacement

I need to replace a broken chrome exterior door handle for my 2003 Volvo V40. It is for the right front door. I got the spare part (chrome handle with its plastic base, although the base has other color than red, which is the color of my car).
What options do I have?
(1) paint the base of the purchased part in red and replace the whole door handle assembly or
(2) disassemble the chrome handle from the base and attach it to the original base (red)?

If the second is a viable option, how should I remove the metal rod since it is bended (for lack of better word) at one end (see the photo attached - an arrow indicates the bend that secures the chrome handle)? Then, if I remove the rod, how can I put the rod back and bend it at that end to secure the handle?
I'll appreciate any advice from more experienced owners.

Thanks,

Victor
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