How to Perform a Door Latch Assembly for Rear Door Latch Service and Repair on 2000 Dodge Dakota?

Begin the servicing of the rear door latch by taking off the trim panel and peeling back the waterdam. After that, remove the screws attaching the latch to the rear door and also dislodge the latch harness connector and the latch rods. Install the connector from the latch and then screw the latch into position on the rear door. Rebolster the latch rods, mount the waterdam again and then attach the trim panel.

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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 55256714AF
$77.95 MSRP: $206.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Rear Right Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.; Lock
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55256714AE
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 3.8 x 3.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256714AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 55256715AF
$143.20 MSRP: $203.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Rear Left Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.; Lock
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 55256715AE
- Item Weight: 1.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.8 x 3.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256715AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 68261042AA
$128.02 MSRP: $191.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.8 x 3.6 x 3.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68261042AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Driver Side Part Number: 68261043AA
$139.65 MSRP: $197.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Left; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.0 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68261043AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 55256427AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Rear Left Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.; Lock
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 55256427AB
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256427AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- SLT, SLT Plus, Sport, Sport Plus | 3.7L V6, 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 55256426AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Right; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock; Lock; Latch Rear Door; Door Latch Assembly
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 2.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.2 x 4.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256426AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- SLT, SLT Plus, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 55256834AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock; Latch Front Door
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 2.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.0 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256834AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Driver Side Part Number: 68266960AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Left; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 55256835AB
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.3 x 6.2 x 5.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68266960AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 2.5L L4, 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2000 Dodge Dakota Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Perform a Door Latch Assembly for Rear Door Latch Service and Repair on 2000 Dodge Dakota?
A: Begin the servicing of the rear door latch by taking off the trim panel and peeling back the waterdam. After that, remove the screws attaching the latch to the rear door and also dislodge the latch harness connector and the latch rods. Install the connector from the latch and then screw the latch into position on the rear door. Rebolster the latch rods, mount the waterdam again and then attach the trim panel.