Im trying to get a black door handle (exterior) and the few ive tried to take off but when I try to take the nuts off on the back of the door handles (thru the back of the door) but when I do the rusty bolt breaks off every time........can that bolt be pulled out of the back of the handle so I can replace it ?

 

Try some penetrating oil. Those studs are brass or bronze (at least all the ones I've encountered are), I've broken a couple myself. What's really aggravating is when you have your newly-salvaged handle installed with the linkages connected and you snap that last stud. And no, they can't be removed as they're molded into the plastic handle body.

Good luck!

 

or buy a new one.... 20-25$ seems to be the going rate.... Amazon search result