Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Power Door Lock Actuator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Door
The power lock motor is integral to the door latch unit. If the power lock motor is faulty or damaged, the entire door latch unit must be replaced.
Liftgate
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the trim panel from the inner liftgate panel.
Liftgate Power Lock Motor Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the power lock motor to the liftgate inner panel.
4. Pull the power lock motor out through the access hole in the liftgate inner panel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector.
5. Lower the power lock motor far enough to access and disengage the link from the liftgate latch clip.
6. Remove the power lock motor from the liftgate.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 3.3 N.m (30 in. lbs.).
