I managed to break off the forward attachment of the passenger-side
grab handle above the door on our 2003 SF. I have been shoving the
broken strap-end back into its attachment point but then I forget and
grab for the handle when I get into the car causing severe cursing when
it pulls off. I think the smart thing to do is take the handle off
until I can get it into the shop. I don't want to do that by breaking
the good (rear) end; is it possible to remove it without removing
panels? If so, how?

 

I believe there's a little cover on either end of the handle with a screw
behind each one.

 

I believe there's a little cover on either end of the handle with a screw
behind each one.