Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Front Door Handle: Service and Repair
Interior Door Handle
INSIDE DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL
1. Raise the window glass to the completely closed position.
2. Remove the door trim panel, the waterdam and the noise insulator from the door inner panel.
3. Remove the handle-to-latch rod from the handle via the access hole.
4. Remove the retaining blind rivet with a drill and remove the inside handle from the door panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the inside handle through access hole and into door.
2. Connect the handle-to-latch rod to the handle via the access hole.
3. Attach the inside handle to the door panel with a 1/4-20 x 1/2" bolt and nut. Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.) torque.
4. If necessary, adjust to eliminate excess handle travel.
5. Install the door noise-insulator, the waterdam, and the trim panel (or, if applicable, the access panel).
