Soft top release handle removal

[Hoks]

Hi there

I am thinking of replacing the soft top release chrome handle as my original one is very tatty..... tried but failed to remove the thing.

Anyone got any idea as to how to remove and replace the handle??
I got the trim piece off the handle, but somehow the pin is impossible to remove!!!
Please help!

[strife2]

Note the orientation of the handle before you remove it.

There is a spring clip on the pin (under where the vinyl was). Push the clip down, slide it, and the clip will come off. Now, the handle will come off. The pin is not removed.