Dodge Repair: REPLACING PASSENGER WINDOW, door latch, screw cap


Question
I HAVE A 2000 DODGE STRATUS AND JUST WANT TO TRY AND REPLACE THE WINDOW MYSELF SO ANY HELP ON REMOVING THE PANEL, TOOLS NEEDED,, AN SO ON  WOULD BE APPRECIATED,, THX

Answer
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Disconnect battery
Open door.
Disconnect main wiring harness at door opening.
If equipped, remove window crank Window Crank
Disengage clips attaching speaker grille to trim panel Front Door Trim Panel
Remove screws attaching door trim panel to door from around speaker opening.
Remove screw cap from bottom of arm rest pull cup.
Remove screw attaching arm rest pull cup to support bracket behind trim panel.
Remove screw cap from behind inside door latch handle.
Remove screw attaching door latch handle to door panel.
Disengage clips holding trim panel to perimeter of door.
Lift trim panel upward to disengage upper retainer channel.
Tilt top of trim panel away from door.
Disengage clip holding latch linkage to back of release handle Linkage Clip
Remove door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Replace the clips attaching trim panel to perimeter of door.
Connect main harness at door opening.
Position door trim panel next to door.
Engage clip holding latch linkage to back of release handle.
Position door trim panel on vehicle.
Engage trim panel to upper retainer channel.
Engage clips holding trim panel to perimeter of door.
Install screw attaching door latch handle to door panel.
Install screw cap from behind inside door handle.
Install screw attaching arm rest pull cup to support bracket behind trim panel.
Install screw cap from bottom of arm rest pull cup.
Install screws attaching door trim panel to door from around speaker opening.
Engage clips attaching speaker grille to trim panel.
Install window crank handle, if so equipped.
Connect battery.