Honda CR-V MK3 2006-2012 Left Front Chrome Outer Door Handle NSF Passenger
Honda CR-V MK3 2006-2012 Left Front Chrome Outer Door Handle
Fits MK3 / RE-series 2006-2012 • 2006 donor vehicle • UK passenger side / nearside front • 5-door
This listing is for the left-front exterior handle removed from a 2006 Honda CR-V MK3 5-door and visibly marked 2006 / L / NSF. The compatible generation range is 2006-2012 Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series, 5-door, provided the side, chrome finish, cap, pivot mechanism and mounting points match. It is the UK nearside/front-passenger position on right-hand-drive vehicles. A 2006 registration may also be the different-shape MK2, so owners of 2006 vehicles must confirm the MK3 body shape shown below.
Reference vehicle only; vehicle is not included. 2006 third-generation CR-V reference photo by Mytho88 via Wikimedia Commons, used under CC BY-SA. The marker indicates the front-left exterior door-handle position.
| ▲ FRONT OF UK RIGHT-HAND-DRIVE VEHICLE ▲ | |
| LEFT / NEARSIDE / PASSENGER THIS ITEM |
RIGHT / OFFSIDE / DRIVER NOT THIS ITEM |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part type | Exterior pull-type front door handle assembly |
| Vehicle position | Front left — UK nearside/front passenger door |
| Vehicle body | Honda CR-V MK3 / third generation (RE-series shape), 5-door SUV, 2006-2012 |
| Finish | Chrome-effect exterior finish |
| Visible construction | Chrome-finish outer shell with metal pivot/spring components and moulded plastic retainers |
| Electrical features | No smart-entry button, electrical plug or wiring is visible in the item photographs |
| Lock barrel aperture | No key-barrel opening is visible on the photographed handle |
| Donor identification | The handwritten item marking shows Honda CR-V, 2006, left and NSF. |
| Part number status | No complete Honda part number is readable in the supplied photographs. The earlier unverified catalogue reference has been removed and is not claimed for this individual handle. |
| Fitment basis | 2006 donor marking, MK3 / RE-series generation application and direct visual comparison of the handle shape, cap, pivot, clips and mounting arrangement. VIN or original-part comparison is recommended before ordering. |
| Quantity | 1 used handle assembly, exactly as pictured |
| Year | Vehicle | Configuration that must match | Fitment status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series, 5-door | Late-2006 third-generation body only; left-front UK NSF/passenger position; chrome finish; no visible smart-entry button or wiring; identical rear mechanism and mounts | Donor year — MK3 only |
| 2007 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series, 5-door | Match side, chrome finish, end cap, pivot, spring, clips and mounting points to the photographed item | Compatible generation |
| 2008 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series, 5-door | Match side, chrome finish, end cap, pivot, spring, clips and mounting points to the photographed item | Compatible generation |
| 2009 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series, 5-door | Match side, chrome finish, end cap, pivot, spring, clips and mounting points to the photographed item | Compatible generation |
| 2010 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series facelift, 5-door | Match side, chrome finish and complete rear mechanism; confirm no smart-entry button, plug or wiring is required | Compatible when specification matches |
| 2011 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series facelift, 5-door | Match side, chrome finish and complete rear mechanism; confirm no smart-entry button, plug or wiring is required | Compatible when specification matches |
| 2012 | Honda CR-V MK3 / RE-series, 5-door | MK3 / RE-series vehicles only; exclude the later MK4 shape and confirm the photographed mechanism matches | Compatible when MK3 specification matches |
| Do not order for | Reason |
|---|---|
| 2006 Honda CR-V MK2 / RD old-shape model | 2006 is a changeover year in some catalogues and markets. The MK2 uses a different outer-handle design and mounting arrangement. |
| 2012 CR-V MK4 / later fourth-generation shape | Some 2012 registrations are the later MK4 model. This listing is only for the MK3 / RE-series shape and matching handle mechanism. |
| 2013-on Honda CR-V | Later generation with a different handle design and mounting arrangement. |
| Right-front / UK driver-side door | Opposite side; the linkage and mounting orientation differ. |
| Either rear door or tailgate | Different shape, linkage and mounting arrangement. |
| Handle with smart-entry button, plug or wiring | This item has no visible button, electrical connector or loom. |
| Handle requiring a key-barrel aperture | No key opening is visible on the photographed handle. |
| Body-coloured, black or non-chrome handle | The finish, cap style and mechanism must match the item photographs. |
| Other Honda models | No cross-model interchange is claimed without an identical part number and mechanism. |
Function
The exterior handle transfers your pull movement through its pivot and internal linkage to the front-left door latch, allowing the passenger door to open from outside when unlocked.
Possible symptoms
- Door will not open from outside
- Handle feels loose or has excessive travel
- Handle sticks and does not return normally
- Cracked mounting point, retainer or pivot
- Damaged, peeling or heavily marked chrome finish
- Intermittent operation caused by worn linkage engagement
- Confirm your vehicle is a 2006-2012 CR-V MK3 / third-generation RE-series 5-door. For 2006 vehicles, exclude the older MK2 / RD shape; for 2012 vehicles, exclude the later MK4 shape.
- Stand facing forward and confirm you need the UK passenger-side / nearside front door.
- Compare the chrome finish, smooth end cap, overall length, pivot frame, spring, clips and mounting points with every actual-item photograph.
- Check whether your original handle has a key aperture, smart-entry button, plug or wiring. This photographed item does not visibly have those features.
- Inspect your removed handle for a moulded or stamped number. No complete number is readable on this item, so do not rely on an assumed catalogue reference.
- For a pre-purchase check, send the registration or full VIN and clear photographs of your existing handle through eBay Messages.
Suggested tools
- Plastic trim-removal tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Small ratchet with 8 mm and 10 mm sockets
- Torx bits, commonly T20/T30
- Pick or needle-nose pliers
- Masking tape, gloves and magnetic parts tray
Fastener sizes can vary with production date or previous repairs.
Estimated time
Typical workshop labour: 0.75–1.5 hours.
Experienced DIY estimate: 45–90 minutes.
Time can increase where trim clips, moisture membranes, screws or linkages are damaged or seized.
Outline procedure
- Park safely, switch off the ignition and raise the window fully. Protect the paint and trim.
- Remove the inner pull-handle and switch-panel covers, then remove the relevant screws.
- Release the door-card clips with a trim tool, lift the panel upward and disconnect any plugs.
- Peel back the moisture membrane carefully without tearing it.
- Through the access openings, release the handle linkage/cable retainer and remove the handle fastener.
- Slide and withdraw the old outer handle and cap without forcing the painted door skin.
- Transfer only serviceable seals or retainers where required, fit the replacement and reconnect the linkage securely.
- Test outside opening, inside opening, locking and handle return before refitting the membrane and door card.
Calculation: hourly labour rate × 0.75 to 1.5 hours. The estimates below cover labour only and exclude the part, clips, consumables, diagnosis and any taxes charged by the repairer.
| Garage rate | 0.75 hour | 1.0 hour | 1.5 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50 per hour | £37.50 | £50.00 | £75.00 |
| £70 per hour | £52.50 | £70.00 | £105.00 |
| £90 per hour | £67.50 | £90.00 | £135.00 |
| £110 per hour | £82.50 | £110.00 | £165.00 |
A live calculator would require active scripting, so a clear static estimator is supplied instead.
Factory-designed geometry
An original vehicle component was designed around the door skin, linkage travel, pivot position and latch operation of the donor model. Correct matching remains essential because equipment variations exist.
Better value
A quality used part can cost substantially less than buying a new replacement. The exact saving depends on new-part availability and market price.
See the actual condition
The listing photographs show the item being supplied, including its mounting hardware, finish and visible wear.
Reuse reduces waste
Keeping a serviceable vehicle component in use reduces demand for newly manufactured material and helps divert usable parts from disposal.
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 3-month parts warranty, subject to the listing terms and statutory rights. |
| Dispatch | Tracked next-working-day dispatch target when ordered before 3 pm, subject to listing handling time and carrier collection. |
| Collection | Collection may be arranged 7 days a week, including bank holidays, until 8 pm by appointment. Use eBay Messages to arrange. |
| Experience | More than 25 years of vehicle-parts experience. |
| Fitting | Fitting service subject to availability and a separate quotation. |
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- VAT: sold under the VAT Global Accounting Margin Scheme. VAT is not separately itemised or reclaimable.
- Checkout address: the buyer must ensure the address is complete and correct before payment. We cannot change it after checkout.
- Returns: handled according to the return policy displayed on the eBay listing and the buyer's statutory rights. No restocking deduction is stated here.
- Fitment responsibility: use the photographs, 2006 donor marking, side, position, finish, mechanism and VIN check before fitting.
- Before opening a return: contact us through eBay Messages so we can review the VIN, photographs and fitment details and help resolve the issue.
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