How to Service and Repair a Front Door Latch Assembly on 2002 Dodge Dakota?

To fix the latch on your front door, take out the door trim panel and remove any water dam that blocks your way. Fold the glass to the interior and release the bolts connecting the rear glass run channel to the door and then slowly move the run channel and attach it to the door. After that, detach the screws connecting the latch to the door shut face and take off the cable socket for power door locks if they are part of the vehicle. Remove the link from the lock button, lock cylinder, inner handle and exterior handle to the latch. After separating the latch from the door, install it by first joining the latch rod to the outside handle, then to inside handle, the lock cylinder and lock button. Fix the latch on the door, add the screws to both door faces and tighten them properly to 10 Nm. Reattaching the handle, the rod and the connector for power doors is required if your car has power locks. Fit the back glass run channel, put the water dam in place and replace the door trim panel. Adjust the exterior handle if needed.

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2002 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 2002 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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2002 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 2002 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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2002 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 2002 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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2002 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 2002 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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2002 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 55256712AL
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
- Replaces: 55256712AJ, 55256712AH, 55256712AD, 55256712AK, 55256712AF
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.0 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256712AL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SXT, 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
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2002 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 55256835AL
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55256835AJ, 55256835AH, 55256835AK
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.0 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256835AL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 2.5L L4, 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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2002 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Driver Side Part Number: 55256713AM
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: 55256713AF, 55256713AD, 55256713AK, 55256713AJ, 55256713AH
- Item Weight: 2.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.0 x 3.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256713AM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 2.5L L4, 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

2002 Dodge Dakota Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Front Door Latch Assembly on 2002 Dodge Dakota?
A: To fix the latch on your front door, take out the door trim panel and remove any water dam that blocks your way. Fold the glass to the interior and release the bolts connecting the rear glass run channel to the door and then slowly move the run channel and attach it to the door. After that, detach the screws connecting the latch to the door shut face and take off the cable socket for power door locks if they are part of the vehicle. Remove the link from the lock button, lock cylinder, inner handle and exterior handle to the latch. After separating the latch from the door, install it by first joining the latch rod to the outside handle, then to inside handle, the lock cylinder and lock button. Fix the latch on the door, add the screws to both door faces and tighten them properly to 10 Nm. Reattaching the handle, the rod and the connector for power doors is required if your car has power locks. Fit the back glass run channel, put the water dam in place and replace the door trim panel. Adjust the exterior handle if needed.