Replace a cracked, loose or broken outside door handle with the Dorman - HELP Exterior Door Handle 80779. This front left outside door handle is a direct-fit replacement for the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento. It is designed to look and work like the handle the vehicle came with, for far less than a dealership part.
The exterior door handle is the outside handle you pull to open the door. It operates the door latch through linkage inside the door. Signs it may need replacing include a handle that is cracked, broken or loose, or one that no longer releases the latch. A disconnected linkage or a failed latch can cause similar symptoms, so inspect those parts before replacing the handle. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct installation procedure.
Interchange: 826503E021XX · 826503E020XX
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Which vehicles does the Dorman - HELP 80779 exterior door handle fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the front left exterior door handle on the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
Which door position is this handle for?
This handle is for the front left door. It is position specific, so make sure it matches the position and side of the handle you are replacing.
What does an exterior door handle do?
It is the outside handle you pull to operate the door latch. It connects to the latch through linkage inside the door so the door can be opened from outside.
What are signs the outside door handle may need replacing?
Signs include a handle that is cracked, broken or loose, or one that no longer releases the latch. A disconnected linkage or a failed latch can cause similar symptoms, so inspect those parts too.
Will this handle look like the original?
Yes. Dorman - HELP designed it to match the appearance and function of the original handle on the listed vehicles, and built it to the dimensions and specifications of the stock part.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
