Exterior Handle: Removal
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.
- Remove trim panel. (Refer to BODY/DOORS-REAR/TRIM PANEL-REMOVAL )
- Peel back waterdam to access outside handle.
- Remove glass run channel. (Refer to BODY/DOORS-REAR/GLASS RUN CHANNEL-REMOVAL )
- Disconnect latch rod (Fig 1 ).
- Remove nuts attaching handle to outer door panel (Figure ).
- Separate outside handle from rear door.