How to Replace Door Latch Mechanism 2002-08 Dodge Ram
Created on: 2016-04-29
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a damaged, worn out, faulty door lock mechanism on 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Dodge Ram
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step 1 :Removing the Door Panel
- Remove the 10mm bolt behind the door handle
- Remove the door handle
- Remove the Phillips screw from the door panel
- Lift the door panel up and off
- Disconnect the window switch wiring harness
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step 2 :Removing the Door Latch Mechanism
- Remove the two 10mm nuts from the lock mechanism
- Remove the lock mechanism
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step 3 :Installing the Door Latch Mechanism
- Clip in the lock mechanism
- Insert the two 10mm nuts to the lock mechanism
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step 4 :Reinstalling the Door Panel
- Remove the door lock bezel
- Connect the window switch wiring harness
- Insert the door panel into place
- Insert the door lock bezel into place
- Tighten the Phillips screw to the door panel
- Insert the bolt into the door handle
- Insert the door handle into place
- Tighten the 10mm screw to the door handle
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
Phillips Head Screwdriver
10mm Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to show you the door latch mechanism replacement, pretty much the same for 2002 to 2008 Dodge Ram. You'll need a 10mm socket and ratchet with extension, and a Phillips screwdriver.
Open up your door. You'll need to remove the inside door handle. There's a 10mm bolt right in here. Remove that. As it's coming off, just pull it right out with the bolt in it. Now remove this Phillips screw. Now just lift up and off to bring it up and out. There's a tab right on top of your window switch harness. Pull that off.
Two 10mm nuts hold this in place. You'll also want to unclip here just by pushing down to remove this mechanism.
Reinstall your latch activating mechanism. Put the rod in. Pull the clip up. Put it on the studs. Put the two 10-mm nuts back on and tighten them up.
We're going to remove the door lock bezel. Just push in on these tabs, and push it up and off. The two tabs on the bottom, you just kind of preliminarily line up and rest right there. Then, as you bring the panel close, connect to your harness. Push your door lock locked. Push the panel on, and then down into place. Unlock your door. Put the bezel back in place. Reinstall the Phillips screw that holds the panel. Reinstall your door handle. Have your wrench lined up. Basically, work it into place, and tighten it up.
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