This is the link to a 96-00 service manual. Download it and go to page 1234 and you will see how to take the handle off.
If you depress the door panel and wedge something in between the panel and hande (you can work a rag in between the two) you can see the C-clip, remove it with a hook tool or thin pliers.
I haven't done this but I did a search and it turns out it's not too difficult.