It looks like an easy retro fit but I was wondering if anyone knew if they would just bolt right on in place of the older ones- perhaps an option for getting real brushed aluminum door handles as opposed to the faux aluminum/ plastanium door handles.

 

No, the 05 aluminum inserts are a different shape than the 03/04 painted inserts. The painted insert wrapped around the entire grip, where as you can see in the picture the 05 aluminum inserts do not. I think you'd have to replace all or most of the door panel to get the aluminum.

 

thus, I am asking about the entire handle. It looks like it could be detached from the panel itself.