Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Front Door Window Motor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise the door window to its full up position.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the power window switch as described.
Inside Door Latch Release Handle Pocket Screw Remove/Install
4. Pull the inside door latch release handle to the open position and remove the screw in the release handle pocket that secures the door trim panel to
the inside door handle bracket.
Door Trim Panel Remove/Install
5. Remove the four screws that secure the door trim panel to the inner door.
6. To disengage the stepped retainers that secure the door trim panel to the inner door, gently pull the lower edge of the trim panel away from the
door while lifting the panel upwards.
7. Pull the door trim panel away from the inner door far enough to access the inside door latch release linkage rod at the back of the inside door
handle.
8. Unsnap the plastic retainer clip from the inside door handle end of the latch release linkage rod, and remove the rod end from the inside door
handle.