How do I remove and install the tailgate latch and handle on Dodge Ram 2500?

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 2500 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:
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie Mega Cab 2WD, Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, Laramie Regular Cab 2WD, Laramie Regular Cab 4WD, Mega Cab 2WD, Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Mega Cab 2WD, SLT Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 10 Cyl 8.0L, 6 Cyl 5.9L Diesel, 6 Cyl 6.7L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 2500 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:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie Crew CAB 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Mega CAB 2WD, Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Crew Cab 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Mega Cab 2WD, SLT Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 6.7L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 2500 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 2500 | Laramie Crew CAB 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Mega CAB 2WD, Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Crew Cab 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Mega Cab 2WD, SLT Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 6.7L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 2500 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:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie Crew CAB 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Mega CAB 2WD, Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Crew Cab 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Mega Cab 2WD, SLT Mega Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 6.7L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Dodge Ram 2500 Tailgate Handle

The Tailgate Handle of Dodge Ram 2500 vehicles serves a very important purpose of opening and locking of the tailgate as well. This part is very sensitive and it's better to take proper care as any damage on this handle can cause difficulty in opening the tail gate and the truck bed. Corrosion should be prevented and the equipment should be kept well lubricated through proper cleaning to enable smooth running. This is so because the handle as well as the latch are made of different materials thus requiring different lubricants. To increase its longevity therefore, there is the option of putting a handle cover on the tailgate with varieties that are chrome plated and made out of ABS plastic or stainless steel. Also, applying the fluid film can protect the tailgate handle surface from forming rust especially when the rust form without being noticed hence affecting the effectiveness of the tailgate handle. Thus, caring for the Dodge Ram 2500 tailgate handle is crucial if you want to achieve the premier results with this truck.

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Dodge Ram 2500 Tailgate Handle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Handle-TAILGATE
55276237AA
Q: How do I remove and install the tailgate latch and handle on Dodge Ram 2500?
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.