Ahhhhhhhh... I was looking for a picture, but I didn't get any when I did the rebuild of 4... It is really difficult to get to the starter with the reinforcement plate in the way too... Possible, but I would be cautious about jumper cables...

Okay... Thinking... one sec...

You said the drivers door is not locked...... But wasn't opening the door regardless... get a flashlight and look in there... You may need to invent a hook strong enough to move the release lever... I wish I had a picture of that... (gotta put that on my to-do list)... I think the door handle broke on the first pull... That is why it wasn't opening the door with it unlocked... then the rest of the handle gave way and came off the X in your hands...

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