QuestionI have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 and wanted to tint my side windows but i wanted to remove them to do a better job. What do i have to do to get the windows out. Thank You, Tim
AnswerREMOVAL
Remove the screw (1) that secures the interior door handle (2) to the interior door handle actuator (3).
Remove the interior door handle from the interior door handle actuator.
If equipped, remove the manual window crank (1) using a window crank removal tool (2).
Remove the two screws (2) that secure the door trim panel (3) to the two screw inserts (1).
Remove the two screws (4) that secure the door trim panel to the bottom of the door.
CAUTION: The door trim panel is attached to the door by molded plastic retaining clips that are integral to the door trim panel. Do not pull the door trim panel directly off of the door or damage to the trim panel and/or the power switch assembly will occur.
Lift the door trim panel straight upward to disconnect the molded plastic retaining clips (5) from the door.
If equipped, disconnect the door wire harness from the power door switch assembly and remove the door trim panel
glass
REMOVAL
Remove the inner belt molding (Refer to 23 - BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL).
Remove the waterdam (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - REMOVAL).
Reinstall the manual window crank or reconnect the electric window switch to the door wire harness (depending on application) and raise the door glass to the position shown.
Remove the two nuts (1) that secure the door glass to the window regulator (2) through the two sight windows (3 and 4) and disengage the door glass from the regulator.
Remove the two bolts (2 and 3) that secure the front glass run channel (1) to the door (5) and remove the run channel through the door panel opening (4).
Disengage the door glass from the window regulator and lower the glass into the door.
Carefully rotate the door glass within the door and remove the glass from the window opening
