Dodge Repair: driver side mirror removal, door latch, screw cap


Question
Hello Mr. Kevin. I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus V6. I'm trying to replace the driver side side view mirror, but don't know how to remove the mirror cover on the inside of the vehicle. Can you please help.

Thank You.

Answer
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
1.Roll door glass down.
2.If equipped, remove window crank Window Crank
3.Disengage clips holding speaker grille to trim panel Front Door Trim Panel
4.Remove screws holding door trim panel to door from around speaker opening.
5.Remove screw cap from bottom of arm rest pull cup.
6.Remove screw holding arm rest pull cup to support bracket behind trim panel.
7.Remove screw cap from behind inside door latch handle.
8.Remove screw holding door latch handle to door panel.
9.Disengage clips holding trim panel to perimeter of door.
10.Lift trim panel upward to disengage upper retainer channel.
11.Tilt top of trim panel away from door.
12.Disengage clip holding latch linkage to back of release handle Linkage Clip
13.Separate door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.Position door trim panel next to door.
2.Engage clip holding latch linkage to back of release handle.
3.Position door trim panel on vehicle.
4.Engage trim panel to upper retainer channel.
5.Engage clips holding trim panel to perimeter of door.
6.Install screw holding door latch handle to door panel.
7.Install screw cap from behind inside door handle.
8.Install screw holding arm rest pull cup to support bracket behind trim panel.
9.Install screw cap from bottom of arm rest pull cup.
10.Install screws holding door trim panel to door from around speaker opening.
11.Engage clips holding speaker grille to trim panel.
12.Install window crank handle, if so equipped.