Door handle driver Citroën Peugeot KTVD 9101EP

Description

Left front driver’s door handle for CITROEN C4, C6 and PEUGEOT 407 cars
Color KTV – BLACK PEARL NERA LACQUER
Driver side

Part description

Used driver’s door handle (left front) for Citroën/Peugeot cars. It is a part from the bodywork category – door handles, designed to replace a damaged or non-functioning handle. The KTVD designation and the product number 9101EP are important for easy finding in the catalog and when ordering.

To preserve the appearance of the car, the handle is in KTV – Perla Nera black lacquer, so it is suitable where you need to keep the original color design without further modifications.

Technical information

• Manufacturer: Stellantis (Citroën / Peugeot)
• Model: Citroën C4; Citroën C6; Peugeot 407
• Other numbers: KTVD

• Design / color: KTV – Perla Nera black lacquer
• Location: left front door (driver side)

Product codes

• Product codes: 9101EP, KTVD

Installation recommendations

Generally/typically, the replacement of the door handle is done from the inside of the door after removing the upholstery. The exact procedure may vary depending on the specific design of the door and the equipment of the car.

1) Before assembly

• Compare the new and original crank: shape, fit, side (left/driver) and code 9101EP / KTVD.
• Check the condition of the paint surface and the mechanics of the handle (smooth operation, no cracks or play).
• If parts are being transferred from the old crank (typically the tie rod/ends), check that they are not damaged.

2) Necessary tools and materials

• Set of screwdrivers and bits (according to the type of connecting material)
• Plastic crowbar for removing upholstery
• Small pliers for handling pull rods/clips (according to design)
• Protective tape on the edges and around the handle (against scratches)

3) Step-by-step assembly procedure

1. Turn off the ignition and roll down the window to be safe (better access when handling).
2. Secure the area around the handle with protective tape to avoid damaging the door paint.
3. Remove the interior door trim/upholstery (careful not to break the clips).
4. Disconnect any connectors related to the door trim (if equipped).
5. Access the handle attachment from the inside of the door and loosen the handle attachment.
6. Carefully disconnect the mechanical connection of the handle (typically a tie rod or cable depending on the design).
7. Remove the old handle from the door so as not to scratch the paint.
8. Insert the new handle into the hole and seat it in the correct position.
9. Connect the tie rod/cable and verify the free movement of the mechanism before final tightening.
10. Tighten the crank handle and check that the crank sits straight and free of play.
11. Reinstall the door trim and all removed parts, connectors and covers.
12. Perform a functional test of opening the door from the outside and from the inside.
• 4) Post-assembly checks and functional test verification
  • Verify that the door opens smoothly and that the handle returns to its initial position when released.
  • Check that the handle has no play and does not rub against the body anywhere.
  • After a few openings, recheck the crank seat (no displacement or squeals).

  5) The most common assembly mistakes + how to avoid them

  • Swap sides/variants – always compare code 9101EP/KTVD and design before fitting.
  • Paint damage during removal – use protective tape and work without prying the metal against the paint.
  • Broken upholstery fasteners – remove with a plastic pry bar and feel.

  Reasons why the part is damaged

  • Mechanical wear due to frequent use (backlash, stuttering, internal parts breaking off).
  • Impacts and abrasions (parking collisions, hitting an obstacle, vandalism).
  • Frost and dirt – frozen mechanism and subsequent overload when opening.
  • Improper handling (violently yanking the handle, trying to open a frozen door without releasing it).