Mytee Products Front Driver Side Exterior Door Handle Compatible w/Freightner Columbia and FLD (1991-2009), M2 and Cascadia Replaces A18-35381-000(2 – Pack)

Description

Facing difficulty to open your vehicle door? Get this Door Handle, Exterior, LH – Fits Freightliner FLD112, FLD132, FLD120, FLD120SD, Classic, Replaces OEM A18-35381-000, A18-28165-000, A1828165000, A1835381000, DRH041000L, HLK1057. This driver-side door handle allows you to open the truck door easily. Find the other essential details of this door component below:

• Material: This door handle is manufactured using metal and is available in chrome color. It can withstand frequent use and external elements and can last longer.
• Application: The exterior door handle helps you to open the vehicle door from outside. It engages and releases the latch mechanism inside the door when pulled.
• Compatibility:
• Compatible with Other Brands & Their Part Numbers:
  • Fits Automann: HLK1057
  • Fits Barksdale: 42365
  • Fits Dorman: 760-5205
  • Fits Freightliner: 01A18-35381-000, 27076440, 502725002, A18-28165-000, A18-35381-000, A18-68366-000, A1828165000, A1835381000, A1868366000
  • Fits Paccar Parts: DRH041000L
  • Fits PAI: 740292

• Compatible with Make Model Year:
  • Fits Freightliner Century Class: 1996-2011
  • Fits Freightliner Columbia: 2000-2020
  • Fits Freightliner FLD112: 1991-2008
  • Fits Freightliner FLD120: 1988-2011
  • Fits Freightliner FLD120SD: 2003, 2005-2012
  • Fits Freightliner FLD132: 2001, 2003-2011

• Safety Considerations
  • Disconnect the battery before starting, especially if the truck has electronic locks or power accessories, to avoid electrical shorts or accidental activation.
  • Wear safety gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal edges inside the door panel or on the handle assembly.
  • Use proper tools to avoid damaging fasteners, stripping screws, or cracking plastic trim pieces.
  • Support the door panel securely when removing or reinstalling to avoid strain on wiring or clips.
  • Ensure secure attachment of the actuator rod or cable to the handle and latch to avoid accidental failure during use.

• Installation Instructions
  • Open the door and remove the interior panel. Disconnect any electrical connectors if available.
  • Locate and remove the old handle. Detach the actuating rod or cable that connects the handle to the latch.
  • Install the new handle by aligning it with the cutout in the door. Feed the actuating rod or cable through and attach it to the handle’s inner lever arm.
  • Bolt the handle securely using the original mounting points.
  • Make sure the handle moves freely and engages the latch properly.
  • Reassemble the door panel when installation is complete and reconnect the electrical components.

• When to Replace?
  • Handle becomes loose, wobbly, or unresponsive when pulled.
  • Visible cracks, corrosion, or damage to the handle or surrounding mounting points.
  • Failure to open the door from the outside, even if the interior latch still works.
  • Handle doesn’t return to the resting position, indicating a broken internal spring.
  • Sticking or jamming of the mechanism, especially in cold or wet weather.