Dodge Repair: 00 dodge dakota door panel removal, door latch, power mirror


Question
Hi i was wondering if you could tell me how to remove the drivers side door panel and the drivers side rear door panel to replace the speakers. Thanks

Answer
REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Release door latch and open door.
Roll window down.
Remove window crank Window Crank - Typical , if equipped.
Remove screws attaching trim panel to door
CAUTION: Do not forcibly pull trim panel from door, damage to trim panel may occur.

Simultaneously lift upward and outward to release retainer steps from inner door panel Trim Panel Retainer
Disengage inside handle linkage rod from inside handle.
Disconnect power widow/lock harness connector, if equipped Power Window/Lock Connector
Separate door trim panel from vehicle.
If necessary, pull upper trim extension outward to disengage from rear door.
INSTALLATION
If removed, install upper trim extension on rear door.
Position trim panel at door.
Engage harness connector for power window/lock, if equipped.
Engage inside handle linkage rod to inside handle.
Align trim panel retainer steps with inner door panel and slide trim panel into place.
Install screws attaching trim panel to door.
Install window crank, if equipped.


FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Release door latch and open door.
Roll window down.
Remove window crank Window Crank - Typical , if equipped.
Remove screws attaching trim panel to door Door Trim Panel and Trim Panel Screw
CAUTION: Do not forcibly pull trim panel from door, damage to trim panel may occur.

Simultaneously lift upward and outward to release retainer steps from inner door panel Trim Panel Retainer
Disengage inside handle linkage rod from inside handle.
Disconnect speaker harness wire connector Speaker And Power Mirror Connector
Disengage power mirror wire connector, if equipped (driver's side only) Speaker And Power Mirror Connector
Disengage clips attaching power window/lock switch panel to door trim panel. Disengage wire connector from switch panel, if equipped Power Door Lock/Window Connector
Separate door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position trim panel at door.
Engage wire connector for window/lock switch panel, if equipped. Engage clips attaching power window/lock switch panel to door trim panel.
Engage power mirror wire connector, if equipped.
Connect speaker harness wire connector.
Engage inside handle linkage rod to inside handle.
Align trim panel retainer steps with inner door panel and slide trim panel into place.
Install screws attaching trim panel to door.
Install window crank, if equipped