RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2003)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door glass.
3. If equipped, disconnect the exterior handle wire lead (7) from the door wire harness connector (3).
4. Disconnect the actuator rods (6 and 8) for the door latch (5) from the exterior handle (1).
5. Remove the two nuts (2) that secure the exterior handle to the door (4) and remove the handle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the exterior handle (1) into the door (4).
2. Install the two nuts (2) that secure the exterior handle to the door. Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 in.lbs.).
3. Connect the actuator rods (6 and 8) for the door latch (5) to the exterior handle.
4. If equipped, connect the exterior handle wire lead (7) to the door wire harness connector (3).
5. Install the door glass.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.