peugeot 306 5 door S reg - removing the nsf door lock on a Peugeot 306 - morrelli

Hi I am having trouble removing the N/S/F door lock from my 306. My problem is how to disconnect it from the rod on the outer door handle. I have disconnected the rod to the inner handle and disconnected the C/L cable but the remaining rod to the outer handle is doing my head in !!!! Any ideas ??? Thanks