Thanks for the detailed description, Bryan!
A few caveats after replacing mine:
1. DO NOT TOUCH any bolts with round rubber/foam pads under them. These are for the window regulator or the wiper bracket and don't need to come off to replace the handle. If you contort your hands enough to get them off...you'll just have to wrangle them back into place, which is very difficult given the nature of the bushings and holes and the standoffs on the screws themselves. Not Fun. The only nuts you need to remove once the access panels are off are the 2 on the black lugs of the door handle, and the 1 on the key-lock tab.
2. The key-lock is connected to a brittle plastic tab on the license plate/door handle assy. Make sure this is removed and popped out of the way before trying to remove the license plate/handle assy. Otherwise the plastic tab will break. Doesn't look like a big deal but it's annoying.
3. If you've ever wanted to buy an air-ratchet or a quick-twist ratchet, this would be the perfect job for it. Especially if you remove the rear wiper bolts.
Good luck!
Greg C