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R/T Mechanic
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2002
23:49:33
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 Subject: Door Panel Removal
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Wassup Everyone,
I just picked up a set of Infinity Kappa 3 way 6 1/2s for my Y2K reg cab. I do not have power windows I need some info on removing the door panels.
1 Any special tools needed?
2 How do I remove the window cranks and do I aso need to remove the inner door handle and if I do how do I do that?
3 Are there any problems I might have and are there any tips anyone can pass on?
Thanks for any help.
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SlowDak
Dodge Dakota
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1/27/2002
05:40:00
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Did you get the component system with the 1 inch tweeters? If so any ideas on where to mount them? I ask because this is my next stereo upgrade.
-99 RC Sport
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yo
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2002
08:53:29
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I took the panels off without any special tools. There is a metal clip that is behind the door cranks, the toughest part was putting that back on, not getting it off. other than that, just remove the 4 or so screws in the door, and the panel should lift up, then out. All that is left is the clip that attaches from the door handel to the lock, but that can be removed with the door half off.
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R/T Mechanic
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2002
19:27:07
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How did you remove and reinstall the clips on the window crank and door handle?
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yo
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2002
16:22:19
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I made my own "tool" for the job. I found a metal bracket that was about the thickness of a quarter, about 10 inches long and 3/4 wide. I bent the end of it a few degrees to make the job eaier, there is a c-clip behind the crank and in front of the plastic "washer" that is between the door and the crank. if you look closely you can see it. it pops right off, but be careful it doesnt pop off too far and you lose it. reverse the process to get it back on, though it was tricky. the cranks come off once the clip is removed.
once you get the panel halfway off you should be able to see the clip for the door handle. there is a plastic piece that pops over a metal rod near the handle. It should pop off by hand. this is vague, but you will know what i am talking about once you see it.
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adam
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2002
23:07:19
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the window cranks are definitly the worst.
I used a metal coat hange with a bent tip to remove the clip that holds them on.
the secrete to putting them back on is putting the clip on the handle, just as it would be when it is all together, and then simply push it on.
Don't forget the screw under the door handle either,
and remeber to puu up when you remove the panel, or you're going to damage some retaining clips
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mwillis61
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2002
02:59:45
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Most parts stores carry the tool for the window crank spring. It is really inexpensive (a couple of bucks). Just as Adam ststed to re-install simply clip spring on crank handle and push handle onto the regulator shaft, shaft is tapered on the end so the spring expands and snaps into groove to hold handle in place.
Mike
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yo
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
11:00:21
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Wow, I never thought about putting it back on that way. I guess I got good enough at putting the clip on later that I never tried anything else.
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Vagabond
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2005
08:34:16
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I know this is an Old Thread, But I wanted to say a quick Thank you for this information. It was exactally what I was looking for. Replaced my Speakers in about 20 Min and the TIP on \replacing the Window Crank.. \O/
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