Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
a. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the upper edge of the switch bezel to release the retainer that secures the
switch bezel to the door trim panel opening.
b. Pull the switch and bezel unit away from the door trim panel opening far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector.
c. Remove the power window and lock switch and bezel unit from the door trim panel.
Door Trim Panel Remove/Install
5. Remove the four screws that secure the door trim panel to the inner door panel.
6. Lift the door trim panel upwards far enough to disengage the stepped retainers that secure the door trim panel to the inner door, then gently pull the
lower edge of the trim panel away from the door while still lifting the panel upwards.
7. Pull the door trim panel away from the inner door panel far enough to access the inside door latch release linkage rod near the back of the inside
door remote controls.
8. Unsnap the plastic retainer clip from the inside door remote control end of the latch release linkage rod, and remove the rod end from the inside
door remote control.
Door Trim Panel Wire Harness Connectors
9. If the vehicle is so equipped, on the driver side only, unplug the wire harness connector from the power mirror switch.
10. If the vehicle is so equipped, unplug the wire harness connector at the infinity upper door speaker.
