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I have used a steel ruler or a jewelers screwdriver in recent times. It doesn't really need a hook - it's just a matter of knowing which side you need to push from to catch an end of the clip. From memory if you feed the ruler in from the same side that the handle pokes out, you will catch the clip. If you squash the escutcheon into the door panel (compressing the cone spring if yours still has them) you will be able to see how the clip sits. When it comes to whacking them back on you just need to check that the thump does not cause the clip to pop out. You will find out the next time you slam the door and you hear the thud of the handle on the floor. It is easy just to poke the ruler in to make sure the clip is seated.
I have been into the doors recently because I'm just finishing installation of a central locking kit to my 221. It is a cheap aftermarket kit and it did require some modification of the locking wires in the back doors but the car is now much more family friendly. The next thing is to buy a cheap alarm and hook it in to have the wireless remote for the doors.
Reading this thread made me think it wouldn't be silly to have the tools in the car to allow the door panel to be removed. My wagon has 546000km on it so the drivers side window in partciular is pretty tired and likely to leave me stranded without a windup window. I like the idea of making something out of steel strapping.
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