Sammie , this is how mine is , both handles face forward ,I push down on either side (pasenger or driver) to open the door , both handles are at three oclock position .with the open part of the handle point forward.Hope this doesn't totally screw you up.Sorry it took so long to answer but iv'e been driven the truck all day in this gorgeous weather . ===== Paul Smith www.23window.com/thezone H.B.B T.C.B.