so in short i don't need a new handle i need to unbend or replace whatever is bent. This sounds like a bitch. When you say "tear" the door apart, what do you mean like dissasemble the whole friggin thing (i.e. not just remove the panel?) I realize it is hard to tell, I can't beleive people do this kind of shit.
Looking at this
post, seems like he had to replace the door handle carrier as well but for a different reaon (just stopped working). How difficult is this to do if I end up having to remove/replace this piece. I also hear what your are saying about the actuator, looks like everyone who has touched the carrier has had to replace the actuator.
This sucks.