Dorman 81938 Exterior Door Handle - Front Right

Exterior Door Handle for Acura TL

This Dorman exterior door handle is built to match the original handle’s fit and appearance on select Acura TL models. It provides a direct replacement option for the front right door on 1999-2003 Acura TL applications, including black housing with a chrome lever and a key lock hole.

• Direct replacement exterior door handle for the front right door
• Matches the stock handle shape and appearance on select Acura TL models
• Plastic construction with chrome lever and black housing
• Key lock hole included; no keys, key pad, or key pad cutout
• Replacement for Acura TL exterior door handle part number 81938

Fitment and Application Details

Fits 1999-2003 Acura TL, front right. This Dorman 81938 exterior door handle is intended for vehicles with black and chrome trim and paint-to-match requirements noted in the fitment data. It also cross-references ACI 81938 for the same application.

Use this handle when replacing a damaged, worn, or broken front passenger-side exterior handle on an Acura TL. The design follows the original equipment style so the door retains the correct look and latch interface. Part number 81938 is also referenced by OE number 72140S0KA01ZE.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Loose handle that no longer opens the door smoothly
• Faded, worn, or mismatched exterior handle appearance
• Missing or damaged key lock hole area on the handle assembly
• Restoration needs for a front right Acura TL door

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the handle in the front right door location only for the listed Acura TL years. Verify the lock cylinder and linkage transfer requirements before installation, since keys are not included and the handle is supplied without a key pad. Paint-to-match finishing may be required to match the vehicle exterior.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement handle to follow the original fit and appearance of the factory part on specific vehicle applications. The part is supplied as an exterior door handle assembly for direct replacement use on the listed Acura TL fitment.