If the one of the windows on your Dodge Dakota truck is cracked or broken, you need to replace it. If the window glass itself is intact but not rolling up or down properly, the problem is likely the regulator. If you need to replace the window glass and/or the regulator, you need to get inside the door by removing the inner trim panel. The exact process can differ depending on the year of the truck and whether or not the door has components like speakers installed.
Removing the Door Panel
The right parts installed correctly. That's going to save you time and money. Thank you and enjoy the video. In this video, we're going to show you how to remove and install a new manual window regulator. That's the one with the hand crank on this 1998 Dodge Caravan, same as any '96 to 2000 Dodge Caravan, as well as the Plymouth Voyager.
Step 1
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Pry off the controls for the power windows using a trim stick. If the Dakota has manual windows, work a cloth between the window crank and the door to disconnect its clip and remove the crank.
Step 2
Remove the door panel's retaining screws with a screwdriver. Their main locations are along the panel's bottom edge and within the inner door handle.
Step 3
Pull the door panel upward to release its hooks from the door, then raise it off the door. Disconnect all wiring harness connectors and the handle link rod.
Step 4
Peel back the plastic water shield on the door and pry the inner weather seal out of the door glass opening.
Remove the door's speaker by removing its mounting screws, lifting it out and disconnecting the electrical connector.
Repairing the Window
Step 1
Raise the window to where you can access the glass' retaining nuts, then remove the nuts with a wrench (they may require a Torx wrench).
Step 2
Tilt the glass forward to remove it from the track and then lift it out of the door.
Step 3
Remove the mounting fasteners for the window regulator, unplug the electrical connector and remove the regulator from the door.
Step 4
Install the replacement regulator into the door, bolt it to the door and track and connect the electrical connector.
Step 5
Slide the window glass into the door, fit it into the regulator and track and bolt it in place.
Reconnect the inner trim panel in the reverse order of removal.
Tip
- If you need to replace the regulator but not the glass, push the glass up off the frame after removing its bolts and tape it to the door.
Items you will need
- Trim stick or cloth
- Screwdriver
- Wrench
- Window glass
- Window regulator
- 'Chilton Dodge Durango/Dakota Repair Manual'; John Wegmann; Haynes North America; 2006
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When you turn a crank arm to raise or lower a manual window in a vehicle, a component known as a regulator, located on the inside of the door panel, actually makes the glass go up or down. Over time, or as the result of damage to the door panel, a manual window regulator can stop working. Fortunately, changing a manual window regulator is one of the easier do-it-yourself fixes in the world of auto repair, and you can save money by replacing it yourself.
Step 1
Disconnect the vehicle's battery. Even though the window regulator is manual, the inside of the door panel will have wires running through, and you must ensure no power runs through it while you perform the repairs.
Step 2
Remove the vehicle's interior door panel. On most cars, you will perform this step by loosening the door handle mount screw with the appropriate screwdriver while turning the handle crank screw that holds the window in place. Always refer to your vehicle's owner's manual just to be on the safe side, however. Finally, remove any bolts or rivets securing the door panel in place using a socket wrench.
Step 3
Remove the glass retainer bolts -- for most vehicles, by turning the bolts counterclockwise. At this point, the glass pane will be loose, allowing you to pull it up and take it out of the door panel. Be careful not to chip, scratch or damage the glass when you set it down.
Step 4
Locate the manual window regulator, and remove it by loosening the mount bolts with a socket wrench.
Step 5
Replace the damaged window regulator with a new one.
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Step 6
Reposition the glass pane in its original position so it aligns correctly with your new window regulator. Place it in the same position it was in when you took it out in Step 3.
Press the door panel back into place by realigning it with its rivets. Tighten all remaining screws and bolts to secure the door panel.
Items you will need
- Screwdriver with appropriate head
- Socket set
- Vehicle owner's manual
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