Dash Disassembly:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
2. Unclip the trim panel surrounding the climate controls and radio including the hazard switch panel. Unplug and remove the panel. (Figure A)
3. Unclip and remove pocket if so equipped. (Figure B)
4. Remove (4) T-20 Torx screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove radio.
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The mounting procedure outlined below covers the 2000 – 2004 Dodge Dakota trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect fog lamps from bumper if equipped on vehicle.
2. Cut rubber portion of air deflector attached to bumper and discard. Open vehicle hood and remove four vertical bumper bolts from existing Bumper Brackets (BB). Remove bolts from two outer bumper brackets if equipped on vehicle. Remove bumper.
3. Clamp existing Bumper Bracket (BB) to frame rail. Remove two existing Nuts (AA) from Bumper Bracket (BB). Use chisel and hammer between head of existing Bolts (CC) and Bumper Bracket (BB) to force them loose. Use caution to prevent damage to parts. Unclamp and remove Bumper Bracket (BB). Repeat process on opposite side of vehicle.
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All hardware should be tightened only enough to ensure safety during assembly. Fully tighten all hardware after entire assembly is completed.
1. Insert pairs of 5/8 inch x 7 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch x 8 inch hex bolts through holes in four 1/2 inch thick top bars from the kit. Place the 7 1/2 inch bolt/bar assemblies over the side rails of the vehicle ahead of the cab mount structure. Place the 8 inch bolt/bar assemblies over the side rails behind the cab mount structure.
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