If the one in the rear of the cab. There is two screws. Unscrew pull the unit out and replace the bulb.
If the one in the tail lights. Open the tail gate you will see two screws. Undo these two...
Depending on the model and year of the Dakota, there are three possible locations for the fuse boxes. Older years had just the fuse panel under the driver's side dashboard left of the steering...
Possible, but not likely. You could check with a parts dealer and see if the parts number is the same. And if they're used shoes, don't bother, used brake shoes should never be swapped between...
it has nothing to do with changing the pads when your brakes were pumped back up after having the caliper pistons pushed back in you may have broken the brake light switch or it may not be locked...