2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Door Hinge, Door Latch Assembly, Door Lock Actuator Motor, Exterior Door Handle

Door Hinge, Door Latch Assembly, Exterior Door Handle Installation and Repair Tips for 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

• Q:

  How to Service and Repair a Rear Door Latch Assembly on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

  A:

  One will need to fix the rear door latch by raising the door window, taking off door trim, and disconnecting actuator rods and wire harness. Three bolts are to be unscrewed to remove the latch. To install it, tighten the new latch, reconnect the harness and the rods and refit the trim.
• Q:

  How to Service and Repair a Door Hinge on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

  A:

  To maintain the front door hinge, take down the door, and indicate the hinge position. Take out bolts 3 and 4 and apply body sealant in case the hinges are transferred. Fit the upper and bottom hinge bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.) and before reattaching the door, tighten bolts 3 and 4.
• Q:

  How to Maintain a Rear Exterior Door Handle on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

  A:

  In order to service the rear door handle, the front glass run channel should be removed, the actuator rod should be disconnected and the handle should be removed by removing two securing nuts. Installation: To install the handle, screw the handle with nuts tightened 10 N.m, reconnect the actuator rod and reconnect the glass run channel.