"Bill Putney" > wrote in message
...
> Fiberman wrote:
> > Chrome plating peeling off and is very sharp, in fact I cut my hand on
it.
> > The dealer wants $140.00 to replace it. Seems like an awful lot to me,
any
> > suggestions?
> >
> >
>
> Are they maybe saying they have to replace the whole door panel just to
> get a new handle? I think I've seen posts on dodgeintrepid.net and the
> 300M Enthusiasts forums saying that, but also that if you're skillful,
> you can get one out of a panel in a junk yard and figure out how to
> reinstall it - the problem is that the pivot pin, rivet or whatever that
> holds it in the panel, is not made to be serviced (removed/replaced),
> but you can do it with a little ingenuity.
>
> Another option would be to find the whole panel in good shape out of a
> junk yard, but it would take a little luck to find one of the same
> color, etc.
>
> Bill Putney
> (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
> adddress with the letter 'x')
The handles were part of the door panel at one time, now they are available
seperate, I beleive they were about 40.00, but dont quote me on it
SUBJECT:
Interior Front Door Handle/Bezel Replacement
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides information to allow replacement of interior front
door handle/bezel
instead of replacement of the door trim panel.
MODELS:
1998 - **2004** (LH) LHS/300M/Concorde/Intrepid
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
An interior front door handle/bezel requires replacement.
**PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR 05102832AA Handle/Bezel, Left, Intrepid, Agate, Trim Codes AZ or
D5
AR 05102833AA Handle/Bezel, Right, Intrepid, Agate, Trim Codes AZ or
D5
AR 05102834AA Handle/Bezel, Right, Intrepid, Dk Camel, Trim Code K9
AR 05102835AA Handle/Bezel, Left, Intrepid, Dk Camel, Trim Code K9
AR 05102836AA Handle/Bezel, Right, Intrepid, Dk Slate, Trim Code DV
AR 05102837AA Handle/Bezel, Right, Intrepid, Dk Sandstone, Trim Code
T5
AR 05102838AA Handle/Bezel, Right, Intrepid, Dk Taupe, Trim Code L5
AR 05102839AA Handle/Bezel, Left, Intrepid, Dk Slate, Trim Code DV
AR 05102840AA Handle/Bezel, Left, Intrepid, Dk Sandstone, Trim Code
T5
AR 05102841AA Handle/Bezel, Left, Intrepid, Dk Taupe, Trim Code L5
AR 05102842AA Handle/Bezel, Right, LHS/300, Agate, Trim Codes AZ or
NUMBE
Qty. Part No. Description
D5
AR 05102844AA Handle/Bezel, Left, LHS/300M, Agate, Trim Codes AZ or
D5
AR 05102845AA Handle/Bezel, Left, LHS/300M, Dk Camel, Trim Codes
K9 or FK
AR 05102846AA Handle/Bezel, Right, LHS/300M, Dk Camel, Trim Codes
K9 or FK
AR 05102847AA Handle/Bezel, Right, LHS/300M/Concorde Limited, Dk
Slate, Trim Codes DV, D2 or ZA
AR 05102849AA Handle/Bezel, Left, LHS/300M/Concorde Limited, Dk
Slate, Trim Codes DV, D2 or ZA
AR 05102850AA Handle/Bezel, Right, LHS/300M/Concorde Limited, Dk
Sandstone, Trim Code T5
AR 05102851AA Handle/Bezel, Left, LHS/300M/Concorde Limited, Dk
Sandstone, Trim Code T5
AR 05102852AA Handle/Bezel, Right, LHS/300M/Concorde Limited, Dk
Taupe, Trim Codes L5 or L2
AR 05102853AA Handle/Bezel, Left, LHS/300M/Concorde Limited, Dk
Taupe, Trim Codes L5 or L2
AR 05102854AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Agate, Color
Handle, Trim Codes AZ or D5
AR 05102855AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Agate, Color
Handle, Trim Codes AZ or D5
AR 05102856AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Dk Camel,
Color Handle, Trim Code K9
AR 05102857AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Dk Camel,
Color Handle, Trim Code K9
AR 05102858AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Dk Camel,
Chrome Handle, Trim Code K9
AR 05102859AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Dk Camel,
Chrome Handle, Trim Code K9
AR 05102860AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Agate,
Chrome Handle, Trim Codes AZ or D5
AR 05102861AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Agate,
Chrome Handle, Trim Codes AZ or D5
AR 05102862AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Dk Slate,
Chrome Handle, Trim Code DV
AR 05102863AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Dk Slate,
Chrome Handle, Trim Code DV
AR 05102864AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Dk
Sandstone, Chrome Handle, Trim Code T5
Qty. Part No. Description
AR 05102865AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Dk
Sandstone, Chrome Handle, Trim Code T5
AR 05102866AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Left, Concorde, Dk Taupe,
Chrome Handle, Trim Code L5
AR 05102867AA Handle/Bezel Woodgrain, Right, Concorde, Dk Taupe,
Chrome Handle, Trim Code L5
**
NOTE: Each kit contains one handle/bezel assembly, six pushnuts and an
instruction sheet.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NPN 21/64 in. (8.3mm) Drill Bit
REPAIR PROCEDU
1. Remove the front door trim panel using the procedures outlined on
TechCONNECT or
in Section 23 of the appropriate service manual.
2. After placing the door trim panel on a clean work surface, use a 21/64
in. drill bit to drill
out the mounting boss heat stakes that attach the existing door handle/bezel
to the
trim panel. Take extra care to drill in the center of each heat stake, (Fig.
1).
Fig. 1 DRILL 4 HEAT STAKES
3. Remove the existing handle/bezel from trim panel.
4. Clean the back of the trim panel of all plastic filings.
5. Seat the new handle/bezel into position.
6. Place the push nuts onto the handle/bezel bosses.
7. Use a 10mm socket to install the push nuts all the way down on the
mounting bosses
to secure the handle/bezel onto the door trim panel. Using a wiggling side
to side
motion may be helpful,
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