How do I remove and install the tailgate latch and handle on Dodge Ram 1500?

First, let down the rear door and take out its plastic lining as well as access cover. This will create a space to reach the rear door access panel. Next, remove fastening devices of latch mounting. They can be difficult to turn so you may have to use an impact driver hit with a hammer. After removing fasteners, disconnect control rod from latch and remove it from tailgate. Installation is simply the reverse of removal. Now on handle itself, disconnect control rods and any wiring harnesses before undoing retaining nuts and detaching the handle assembly from tailgate At this stage the lock cylinder can be removed from the handle assembly. The latter case will be solved by treating in opposite way.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 55397292AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate; Handle
- Replaces: 55397292AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 55276237AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate; Handle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, Laramie Regular Cab 2WD, Laramie Regular Cab 4WD, Quad Cab 2WD, Quad Cab 4WD, Regular Cab 2WD, Regular Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, SRT-10 Quad Cab 2WD, SRT-10 Regular Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 10 Cyl 8.3L, 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.9L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 68044904AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate
- Replaced by: 68044904AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 68044904AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate; Handle
- Replaces: 68044904AB, 68044904AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT HEV Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 68044906AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate
- Replaced by: 68044906AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT HEV Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 68044906AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate
- Replaced by: 68044906AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT HEV Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Handle-TAILGATE
Part Number: 68044906AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Tailgate; Handle
- Replaces: 68044906AB, 68044906AC, 68044906AA, 68044906AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT HEV Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Dodge Ram 1500 Tailgate Handle

The mini hydraulic pump of Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles plays the basic role of lifting the tailgate of the vehicle by using the Tailgate Handle. When the handle is lifted, it rotates a latch which in turn disengages and lets the end of the car to be easily raised or even lowered. This design is very important in ensuring easy access to the truck bed and loading or off loading of commodities. Year after year, Dodge Ram 1500 has incorporated a number of Tailgate Handle designs, which are aimed to improve practicality of this part. However, the primary operation might be similar, but features of the handle, its material or location can differ as sometimes designers will decide to modernize it.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Tailgate Handle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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55397292AB
Q: How do I remove and install the tailgate latch and handle on Dodge Ram 1500?
A: First, let down the rear door and take out its plastic lining as well as access cover. This will create a space to reach the rear door access panel. Next, remove fastening devices of latch mounting. They can be difficult to turn so you may have to use an impact driver hit with a hammer. After removing fasteners, disconnect control rod from latch and remove it from tailgate. Installation is simply the reverse of removal. Now on handle itself, disconnect control rods and any wiring harnesses before undoing retaining nuts and detaching the handle assembly from tailgate At this stage the lock cylinder can be removed from the handle assembly. The latter case will be solved by treating in opposite way.