If door panel is off then there should be a rod that connects to the latch the clip may be broken but see if you can reconnect the rod and pull on it to open door then when door is open try replacing the clip as you'll have more room. Make sure door lock isn't engaged. Item 1 in pic is for rod engagement on front door. Also this is cable operated so it may have a broken cable from inside.
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 AT 7:34 AM