1962 lancer- inside handle removal?

no, it is a square spring steel clip that fits snuggly around the square regulator rod. it also fits tightly in a groove in said rod.
I cannot find any pics---, the clip fits into the back side ofthe handle , it has a double piece of spring steel , that is why they are such a pain-- if you do not hit it exactly it the correct spot the spring steel catches on the square stud, much like a stuck brake drum.