How to Install a Radiator Support on Dodge Dakota?

Place the upper crossmember where it belongs in the first step of installation. Subsequently, hold the frame firmly with the side mounting bolts and make sure they are all firmly tightened. After that, join the nuts between the latch and the radiator crossmember support, tightening them to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). Afterward, put on your full facepiece and check to see if it fits well, making any needed changes. Now, place the hood seal near the end of the installation.

How to Maintain a Radiator Support on Dodge Dakota?

Remove the hood seal by opening the hood before you start service. Take out the center brace mounting nuts and the hood latch and then unscrew the crossmember mounting bolts to detach the crossmember hardpoint. First, fix the upper crossmember in place and secure it with the outer mounting bolts by tightening them correctly. Then, use nuts to fix the hood latch to the radiator crossmember support and make sure it's tightened to 31 N.m (23 ft.lbs.). Verify the sleeve is snug on the hood and make any changes needed and then put the hood seal back into place.

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Dodge Dakota Upper Tie Bar, Front Part Number: 55255721AF
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Radiator; Radiator Support Tie Bar, Front, Front Upper; Closure Radiator
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaces: 55255721AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Dodge Dakota | 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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Dodge Dakota Center Brace Part Number: 55257304AA
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- Other Name: Reinforcement - Radiator Closure Panel; Radiator Support Panel Reinforcement; Brace Radiator Closure Panel
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota | 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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Dodge Dakota Radiator Support, Front Lower Part Number: 55255720AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Radiator; Radiator Support Panel, Front, Front Lower; Lower Support; Closure Radiator
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota | 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 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Side Rail, Front Driver Side Part Number: 55359645AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Radiator; Fender Rail, Front Left; Side Rail Assembly; Closure Radiator
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 55359645AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Side Rail, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 55359644AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Radiator; Fender Rail, Front Right; Side Rail Assembly; Closure Radiator
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55359644AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Center Brace Part Number: 55255046
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reinforcement; Radiator Support Panel Reinforcement; Brace Radiator Closure Panel
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Upper Tie Bar, Front Part Number: 55255721AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Radiator; Radiator Support Tie Bar, Front, Front Upper; Closure Radiator
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Dodge Dakota | 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 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

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Dodge Dakota Radiator Support Parts and Q&A

Side Rail, Front Driver Side
55359645AC
Q: How to Install a Radiator Support on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Place the upper crossmember where it belongs in the first step of installation. Subsequently, hold the frame firmly with the side mounting bolts and make sure they are all firmly tightened. After that, join the nuts between the latch and the radiator crossmember support, tightening them to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). Afterward, put on your full facepiece and check to see if it fits well, making any needed changes. Now, place the hood seal near the end of the installation.
Side Rail, Front Passenger Side
55359644AC
Q: How to Maintain a Radiator Support on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Remove the hood seal by opening the hood before you start service. Take out the center brace mounting nuts and the Hood Latch and then unscrew the crossmember mounting bolts to detach the crossmember hardpoint. First, fix the upper crossmember in place and secure it with the outer mounting bolts by tightening them correctly. Then, use nuts to fix the hood latch to the radiator crossmember support and make sure it's tightened to 31 N.m (23 ft.lbs.). Verify the sleeve is snug on the hood and make any changes needed and then put the hood seal back into place.