Chrysler Repair: replace door handle only, door latch, reinforcement bar


Question
On my 2004 Town & Country, the chrome on the passenger door handle is peeling.  I bought just the handle and want to know how to replace just the handle part. Thanks.

Answer
REMOVAL
Roll door glass up.
Remove the watershield as necessary to gain access to the outside door handle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERSHIELD - REMOVAL)
Through access hole at rear of inner door panel, disconnect Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) switch connector from door harness, if equipped.
Disengage push in fasteners attaching VTSS switch harness to inner door reinforcement bar, if equipped.
Disengage clip holding door latch linkage to door latch (OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE).
Remove latch linkage from latch.
Disengage clip holding door lock linkage to door latch.
Remove lock linkage from latch.
Remove nuts holding outside door handle to door outer panel.
Remove outside door handle from vehicle.