Exterior Handle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position outside handle in the door.
- Install nuts attaching outside door handle to door and tighten to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs).
- Engage outside handle to latch rod to the latch.
- Engage lock cylinder to latch rod to the latch.
- Install fastener access plug in the door end panel.
- Reposition the water dam.
- Install door trim panel. (Refer to BODY/DOOR-FRONT/TRIM PANEL-INSTALLATION )