How to Service and Repair a Front Exterior Door Handle on 2003 Dodge Durango?

You should begin by taking off the door trim and any water dam if there is one to reach the door handle. Twist the glass toward you and pull out the access plug next to the door of the panel. With a push rod system, first operate the lock to disengage it, then push on the outside handle of the door to get the latch rod to disengage from the latch as well. Remove the nuts holding the outside door handle to the door and take off the handle. First, set the outside handle into the lock and put in the nuts from the inside before tightening them to 5.0 N.m (45 in. lbs). Tug the handle outside the door to lock the latch and if there is a lock cylinder, lock that additionally to the latch rod. After this, fit the fastener access plug into the door end panel, then put in the water dam and finally attach the door trim panel.

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2003 Dodge Durango Handle, Outside, Rear Outer Driver Side Part Number: 55362893AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle, Rear Left Outer; Handle Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle
- Position: Rear Outer Driver Side
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.3 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55362893AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Durango Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Durango Handle, Outside, Rear Outer Passenger Side Part Number: 55362892AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle, Rear Right Outer; Handle Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle
- Position: Rear Outer Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55362892AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Durango Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Durango Handle, Outside, Front Outer Passenger Side Part Number: 55364034AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle, Front Right Outer; Handle Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle
- Position: Front Outer Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.4 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55364034AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Durango Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2003 Dodge Durango Handle, Outside, Front Outer Driver Side Part Number: 55364035AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle, Front Left Outer; Handle Exterior Door; Exterior Door Handle
- Position: Front Outer Driver Side
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55364035AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Dodge Durango Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2003 Dodge Durango Door Handle Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Front Exterior Door Handle on 2003 Dodge Durango?
A: You should begin by taking off the door trim and any water dam if there is one to reach the door handle. Twist the glass toward you and pull out the access plug next to the door of the panel. With a push rod system, first operate the lock to disengage it, then push on the outside handle of the door to get the latch rod to disengage from the latch as well. Remove the nuts holding the outside door handle to the door and take off the handle. First, set the outside handle into the lock and put in the nuts from the inside before tightening them to 5.0 N.m (45 in. lbs). Tug the handle outside the door to lock the latch and if there is a lock cylinder, lock that additionally to the latch rod. After this, fit the fastener access plug into the door end panel, then put in the water dam and finally attach the door trim panel.