How to Repair the Driver Side Window on My Dodge Truck

A broken window on the drivers side of your Dodge truck not only exposes you to the elements when driving your vehicle, but also makes it impossible to securely close your vehicle. The broken window could entice potential thieves to steal anything inside, or even your vehicle itself. If you have a broken window you should therefore look to replace it as soon as possible.

Instructions

1

Open up the hood and find the battery. Loosen the clamp bolt on the negative battery. Pull the negative cable away from the battery terminal.

2

Enter the drivers seat of your vehicle. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry open the electronic window controls. Remove the casing and disconnect the window control wiring which is underneath it.

3

Locate the screws on the rubber trim of the rear view wing mirror. Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the trim. This will give you access to the trim around the window. Use a trim stick to remove the rubber trim from around the driver's window.

4

Peel the plastic water shield from the door panel. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the door plate in place which a wrench. Pull the plate from the door. Unscrew the bolts which connect the window to the window regulator. Remove the window pane from the frame.

5

Slide the new window pane in to the window frame. Fix the glass in place by connecting it to the window regulator with the mounting bolts. Reattach the door assembly by following the removal steps in reverse.