Exterior Door Handle Removal

[Purduegranite]

Well it was surprisingly easy. This thread helped a ton. T25 torx screw driver, small plastic trim pry tool, small trim clip tool and that is all you need. Dealer ordered one wrong handle so had to wait a couple days but it's done. Looks much better.

 

[houstonhusker]

Where did you guys buy the new handles at? I have flame red (pr4) laramie with the chrome inserts that I want to get rid of...

 

[Nickv1214]

Where did you guys buy the new handles at? I have flame red (pr4) laramie with the chrome inserts that I want to get rid of...

Got mine from the dealer, it was about a week wait

 

[Purduegranite]

Where did you guys buy the new handles at? I have flame red (pr4) laramie with the chrome inserts that I want to get rid of...

Same, dealer. Was a 2 day wait for me. But I don't have passive entry. Just basic doors.

 

[Ksgilley]

Where did you guys buy the new handles at? I have flame red (pr4) laramie with the chrome inserts that I want to get rid of...

I just got mine on ebay from Avondale Automotive. I wanted to get rid of the chrome inserts as well. They should be able to order them for you if they don't have your color in stock.

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[NightshadeRam]

Hello is this with the passive entry door handles?

 

[DjS.]

T25 gets backed out fully until it stops turning . The cap pops right off after that .

I tried doing this but as i turned the screw to the left to loosen, it seemed to start getting tighter. Is that when the cap can be popped off or does the screw need to be completely removed. I just didn’t wanna back it all the way out and break some piece of plastic needed to hold the handle on. Thanks for the info!

 

[obz]

I tried doing this but as i turned the screw to the left to loosen, it seemed to start getting tighter. Is that when the cap can be popped off or does the screw need to be completely removed. I just didn’t wanna back it all the way out and break some piece of plastic needed to hold the handle on. Thanks for the info!

I'm having the exact same problem - did you figure it out? Feels like it's tightening not loosening.

 

[pkman]

I tried doing this but as i turned the screw to the left to loosen, it seemed to start getting tighter. Is that when the cap can be popped off or does the screw need to be completely removed. I just didn’t wanna back it all the way out and break some piece of plastic needed to hold the handle on. Thanks for the info!

Reread his second post. Just turn screw until it stops turning. Does not have to be removed

 

[obz]

Reread his second post. Just turn screw until it stops turning. Does not have to be removed

Counter-clockwise or clockwise?

 

[pkman]

Counter-clockwise or clockwise?

Counter-clockwise

 

[obz]

If anyone ever comes back to this - the screw feels weird - like you're stripping something by going counter-clockwise. That is the correct way and eventually it'll stop unscrewing and the cap will fall off. Trust the process.

 

[deyth89]

Great post, also was told I had to take the interior door panel off. This was very easy. Took less then 10 minutes. Only thing not 100% clearly stated was where this access hole is located.......... You need to get behind the trim on the edge of the door. I removed the top 4-5 plastic fasteners. The hole was covered with a circular piece of tape. See picture. Thanks!!!

 

[HDPilot103]

Excellent post, can't thank the OP enough...it's still helping people out

 

[RamTruck1500]

Ok guys got this all figured out . Inside the door is a access hole which will get you to the only bolt that needs to be backed out . It’s a t25 torx , and you do not need a long torx screw driver . A standard 4-6” reaches no problem . View attachment 78441 View attachment 78442
T25 gets backed out fully until it stops turning . The cap pops right off after that . View attachment 78443
now to finish , push gently in towards the truck on the handle and slide it out pushing back towards the rear of the truck View attachment 78444
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Super easy, any questions feel free to ask

What year is your ram? Mine is a 2021 limited and I tried this but doesn’t work. The access hole is not lined up like in your 1st picture. I cannot for the life of me find how to remove the door handle. I hope I don’t have to take the door panel off.

 

[6of36]

What year is your ram? Mine is a 2021 limited and I tried this but doesn’t work. The access hole is not lined up like in your 1st picture. I cannot for the life of me find how to remove the door handle. I hope I don’t have to take the door panel off.

That's the only way to remove them. That screw holds them on.