Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997): Body and Frame

Also for this vehicle: Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1990), Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989), Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 2WD V6-3.7L (2009), Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2005), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
- Body Control Systems › Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information55 pages
- Doors, Hood and Trunk9 pages
  - Doors8 pages
    Front Door5 pages
    Front Door Handle › Front Door Exterior Handle › System Information › Service and Repair2
    Front Door Window Motor › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Rear Door › Rear Door Exterior Handle › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Hood › Hood Switch / Sensor › Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm) › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Exterior Moulding / Trim › License Plate Bracket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Front License Plate Bracket - Installation2
- Frame › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
  - Customer Interest for Frame: › 23-65-97A › Dec › 97 › Cab Mount - Popping Noise On Steep Inclines2 3
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for Frame: › 23-65-97A › Dec › 97 › Cab Mount - Popping Noise On Steep Inclines2 3
- Interior Moulding / Trim50 pages
  - Arm Rest › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Arm Rest:5 pages
    23-006-01 › Apr › 01 › Center Armrest/Console - Binds/Sticks2
    23-31-97 › May › 97 › Center Armrest/Console - Upper Latch Cover Broken2
    23-06-97 › Feb › 97 › Console Armrest - Hinge Bezel Cracked
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Arm Rest:5 pages
    23-006-01 › Apr › 01 › Center Armrest/Console - Binds/Sticks2
    23-31-97 › May › 97 › Center Armrest/Console - Upper Latch Cover Broken2
    23-06-97 › Feb › 97 › Console Armrest - Hinge Bezel Cracked
  - Ash Tray › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Console › Component Information33 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest:5 pages
    23-006-01 › Apr › 01 › Center Armrest/Console - Binds/Sticks2
    23-31-97 › May › 97 › Center Armrest/Console - Upper Latch Cover Broken2
    23-06-97 › Feb › 97 › Console Armrest - Hinge Bezel Cracked
    All Technical Service Bulletins:5 pages
    23-006-01 › Apr › 01 › Center Armrest/Console - Binds/Sticks2
    23-31-97 › May › 97 › Center Armrest/Console - Upper Latch Cover Broken2
    23-06-97 › Feb › 97 › Console Armrest - Hinge Bezel Cracked
    All Other Service Bulletins for Console: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Console: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    Service and Repair › Overhead Console Replacement2
  - Dashboard / Instrument Panel › Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Glove Compartment › Glove Compartment Lock › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Scuff Plate › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Scuff Plate: › 23-45-97 › Aug › 97 › Lower Sill Area - Mud/Dirt Accumulation2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Scuff Plate: › 23-45-97 › Aug › 97 › Lower Sill Area - Mud/Dirt Accumulation2
- Locks12 pages
  - Door Locks › Component Information › Diagrams2
  - Keyless Entry3 pages
    Keyless Entry Receiver › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Keyless Entry Transmitter › Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: › 08-39-97 › Nov › 97 › RKE Transmitter - Premature Battery Failure
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: › 08-39-97 › Nov › 97 › RKE Transmitter - Premature Battery Failure
  - Power Locks7 pages
    Power Door Lock Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Power Door Lock Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
- Mirrors › Power Mirror Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
- Paint, Striping and Decals › Paint › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
  - Recalls: › 727 › Jun › 97 › Recall - Paint Chipping2 3 4
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for Paint:5 pages
    727 › Jun › 97 › Recall - Paint Chipping2 3 4
    236996 › Nov › 96 › Paint - Fallout Damage Repair
  - All Other Service Bulletins for Paint: › 236996 › Nov › 96 › Paint - Fallout Damage Repair
- Seats › Child Seat › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Child Seat - Tether Anchor Part Numbers & Labor Time2 3 4 5 6
- Sensors and Switches - Body and Frame8 pages
- Weatherstrip › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
  - Customer Interest for Weatherstrip:6 pages
    23-52-99 › Nov › 99 › Window - Squeak Noise When Rolled Down2 3 4
    23-45-97 › Aug › 97 › Lower Sill Area - Mud/Dirt Accumulation2
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for Weatherstrip:6 pages
    23-52-99 › Nov › 99 › Window - Squeak Noise When Rolled Down2 3 4
    23-45-97 › Aug › 97 › Lower Sill Area - Mud/Dirt Accumulation2
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections