Trying to get a handle on the handle

Sometimes life's a bitch. I found that out by trying to install the passenger side door handle. It just wouldn't fit right. After several attempts, I inspected the new handle and found out that it was assembled incorrectly. The red spring was not in the correct position, clearly seen in comparison to the old handle on top. It wasn't easy to adjust the spring since it's one tight spring, but I managed in the end.

Here's the stubborn handle installed and in operating order!

Door details

I started working on the doors. The new seals were easy to install and they fit really well. I've heard many bad things about aftermarket seals (enough not to throw away the old ones) but these pieces are realy great. All the little pegs line up with the holes in the doors perfectly. The lock mechanism is also installed.

The inside door handle bolts on to the hinge with the big spring, the small rod to the left ist for the door lock.

The next step is to install the side glass.