i could do it in my sleep. you don't need a fsm for. he is correct about the
screws on the bottom. there are two torq screws(not sure what size)and then
one phillips screw in the corner. and that special tool you need is a SOCK
from your drawer. just position the door handle so that the "c" clip is
facing towards the sky or ground doesn't matter.
stick your sock in using both hands and work the sock back and forth(going
up or down) and it will come out. on the mirrors there are three nuts that
have to come off. you will have to disconnet the wiring.
when you get all clips and screws out just lift on the door a bit and reach
down and undo the door lock or unhook the connection if you have power
locks.If you lose that clip and you will Napa Parts stores have them. you
ask why napa's , because you can't get those clips from the dealer. if you
do want to get them from the dealer you will have to buy a whole new handle.
that is the only way to get a new "c" clip.
the hardest part about taking the door panel off is getting it back on.
email me if you have any more questions.
>From: "Mike Johnson" <kota4bye@ec.rr.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: Door Panel Destructions
>Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 10:34:57 -0500
>
>Thanks Cal, where can I pick up the special tool? AutoZone, or will I have
>to see MaMopar for it?
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Cal Hyer" <clhyer@hom.net>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:40 AM
>Subject: DML: Re: Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 08:57:41 -0500
>
>
> > Mike,
> > Looks fairly simple according to the FSM
> >
> > 1. Roll windows down
> > 2. remove window crank - this takes the special flat tool to push the
>pin
> > off the crank
> > 3. remove screws attaching trim panel to door. Looks like four screws.
>Two
> > at the bottom corners, one at the top of the triangular piece by the
>mirror
> > and one hidden behind the door handle.
> > 4. simultaneously lift upward and outward to release retainer steps from
> > inner door panels. REPEAT - do not pull out, lift up and out!
> > 5. disengage inside handle linkage rod from inside handle.
> > 6. disconnect speaker harness wire connector.
> > 7. disengage power mirror wire connector, if equipped (drivers side
>only).
> > 8. disengage clips attaching power window/lock switch panel to door trim
> > panel. disengage wire connector from switch panel, if equipped.
> > 9. separate door trim panel from vehicle.
> >
> > Installation is the reverse.
> > Cal
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mike Johnson <kota4bye@ec.rr.com>
> > To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:21 AM
> > Subject: DML: Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 08:57:41 -0500
> >
> >
> > > Can anybody tell me the destructions for removing the inner door paels
>to
> > > replace my mirrors? I have the optional crank windows, if there are
>any
> > > secrets to them as well. TIA
> > >
> > > Mike J
> > > Swansboro NC
> > > 99 4x4 Spt 5.2 cc
> > > AirAid, Gibson Split Rear CatBack
> > > Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Tread Tool Box
> > > 32x11.50's, 3in Performance Accessories Body Lift
> > > Mopar PCM, QuickD TB, Cobra 29 LTD Classic
> > >
> >
>
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