DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual

3) Install cable guide and drum into new window motor. To
install drum onto window motor shaft, a slight rotation of drum may be
necessary.
4) Using needle nose pliers, rotate drum. If drum still does
not align with motor shaft, with aid of an assistant, lower window
glass 1-2 inches. Drum will rotate when glass is lowered.
5) Install cover plate onto window motor. Connect window
motor connector. Remove tape holding window in place. Test window
operation. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 7: Removing Power Window Motor (Caravan, Town & Country, &
Voyager)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
NOTE: On Dakota and Durango, power window motor is integral to

window regulator unit. If power window motor is faulty,
entire window regulator must be replaced.
Removal & Installation (Dakota & Durango)
1) Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove
watershield. Remove inner and outer belt weatherstrip. Lower glass
enough to align regulator arm-to-glass nuts with access holes in inner
door panel.
2) Remove front glass run channel. Remove nuts attaching
glass to regulator arm. Separate glass from regulator arm. Lift glass
upward and remove from door. See Fig. 8.
3) Disconnect window motor wire connector. Loosen bolts in
slotted holes attaching window regulator to inner door panel. Remove
remaining window regulator mounting bolts. Remove window regulator and
motor assembly through access hole in inner door panel. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 8: Removing Power Window Motor (Dakota & Durango)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
NOTE: On Ram Pickup, power window motor is integral to window
regulator unit. If power window motor is faulty, entire
window regulator must be replaced.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove
watershield. Remove nuts attaching window to regulator. Remove window
from door or tape window in raised position. Disconnect power window
motor connector. Remove regulator screws. See Fig. 9. Remove window
motor and regulator as an assembly. To install, reverse removal
procedure.

Fig. 9: Removing Window Motor & Regulator Mounting Screws (Ram
Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
NOTE: On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, power window motor is integral to
window regulator unit. If power window motor is faulty,
entire window regulator must be replaced.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove inside
door handle actuator. Disconnect window motor wire connector. Remove
watershield. Remove inner and outer belt weatherstrip from door.
2) Lower glass enough to expose window glass-to-regulator
bolts. Loosen window glass-to-regulator bolts. Loosen bolts at front
and rear glass channels. Lift glass upward while rotating forward to
remove.
3) Remove bolts attaching window regulator to inner door
panel. Remove window regulator assembly. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten window glass-to-regulator bolts to 96 INCH lbs. (11
N.m).
POWER VENT WINDOW MOTOR
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)
Remove "D" pillar trim panel. See "D" PILLAR TRIM PANEL.

Disconnect power vent motor connector. Remove nut securing crank to
vent glass. See Fig. 10. Remove bolts securing power vent motor to "D"
pillar. Remove power vent motor. Remove crank from motor. To install,
cycle motor to open position. Install crank in open position to new
motor. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 10: Removing Power Vent Motor (Caravan, Town & Country, &
Voyager)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
POWER WINDOW SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Using a trim stick, remove
screw cover from switch panel. Remove screws securing switch panel to
door trim. Disconnect wiring connector. Remove switch assembly from
panel. Remove door lock switch retaining screws. To install, reverse

removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove door trim panel.
See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove mirror flag bezel. Remove screws attaching
window switch mounting plate to mirror flag bezel. Using a thin
screwdriver, gently pry snap clips at sides of window switch
receptacle from rear of mounting plate. Pull switch out of receptacle.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting screws to 20
INCH lbs. (2.2 N.m).
Removal & Installation (Dakota & Ram Pickup)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Using a trim stick, gently
pry upper edge of switch bezel to release retainer securing bezel to
door trim panel. Pull switch and bezel away from door trim panel and
disconnect switch wire connector. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal & Installation (Durango)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove door trim panel.
See DOOR TRIM PANEL. On driver's door, remove screws from back side of
door trim panel and remove switch and bezel. On passenger's doors,
gently pry snap clips at sides of window switch receptacle on back of
door trim panel switch bezel. On all doors, remove power window switch
from bezel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
WIRING DIAGRAMS

Fig. 11: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Caravan, Town &
Country, & Voyager)

Fig. 12: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Dakota)

Fig. 13: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Durango)

Fig. 14: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Ram Pickup)

Fig. 15: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)