2005 Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500

• Q:

  How to Service and Repair a Rear Door Latch Assembly on 2005 Dodge Ram 3500?

  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 Maintain a Rear Exterior Door Handle on 2005 Dodge Ram 3500?

  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.
• Q:

  How to Service and Repair a Door Hinge Without Removing the Door on 2005 Dodge Ram 3500?

  A:

  To repair the rear door hinge without removing the door, replace hinges one at a time, keeping epoxy-coated washers. Mark hinge positions, remove bolts, and detach hinges. Reinstall hinges, tightening to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.), and adjust the door as needed before replacing the lower b-pillar trim.