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No. Its really easy. Pull the handle to remove it from the hole along with the back piece of trim. Wiggle the handle out carefully to fully remove it, it's not tricky. There is a wiring loom attached to the end of it. Take that off and the handle is free. Takes about 2 mins.

Good luck. I took it to Skoda to try under warranty. They said it wasn't covered by warranty but would replace the whole mechanism for £420!!! I said no and they then tried to bill me £120 for the examination by a "master mechanic". I have permanently resolved the issue for £0 by bending the plastic hook in about 2mm by dipping it in boiling water and shaping it before it cools.

As per above. I've been keeping an old screwdriver in the glove box with the end couple of mm bent to 90 degrees. Perfect for opening the catch in the door jam.

Fantastic! Mine has been pulling out too far for ages. Everytime someone who doesn't have "the knack of it" gets in the car they pop the handle out. Just tried this trick and reshaped the hook slightly as described. Now working perfectly! Thanks so much.