DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

REAR SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Move front seat track to full forward position.
(2) Turn release handle on underside of rear seat
(Fig. 29) to disengage seat cushion and move seat to
the stowed position.
(3) Remove side support bracket screws and lift
seat to disengage from cab (Fig. 30) .
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat in vehicle.
(2) Align seatback hooks with loops on cab rear
panel (Fig. 31).
(3) Align side support alignment tabs, and lower
seat into place.
(4) Install side support bracket screws. Tighten the
screws to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Turn release handle to disengage seat from
stowed position and push seat cushion downward to
lock into place.
Fig. 29 Rear Seat Release Handle
1 - SEAT CUSHION
2 - RELEASE HANDLE
3 - ALIGNMENT TAB
Fig. 30 Rear Seat Removal/Installation
1 - REAR SEAT
2 - BUMPER
3-TAB
Fig. 31 Rear Seat Removal/Installation
1 - REAR SEAT
2 - BUMPER
3-TAB
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STATIONARY GLASS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STATIONARY GLASS
DESCRIPTION........................145
OPERATION..........................145
BACKLITE
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
BACKLITE LATCH AND KEEPER
REMOVAL............................146
INSTALLATION........................146
BACKLITE VENT GLASS
REMOVAL............................146INSTALLATION........................146
WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION........................147
REMOVAL............................147
INSTALLATION........................148
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL............................150
INSTALLATION........................150
STATIONARY GLASS
DESCRIPTION
Windshields are made of two pieces of glass with a
plastic inner layer. Windshields and selected station-
ary glass are structural members of the vehicle. The
windshield glass is bonded to the windshield frame
with urethane adhesive.
OPERATION
Windshields and other stationary glass protect the
occupants from the effects of the elements. Wind-
shields are also used to retain some airbags in posi-
tion during deployment. Urethane bonded glass is
difficult to salvage during removal. The urethane
bonding is difficult to cut or clean from any surface.
Before removing the glass, check the availability of
replacement components.
BACKLITE
REMOVAL
It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the
removal operation. The backlite is part of the struc-
tural support for the roof. The urethane bonding
used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut
or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in
urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before
removing the backlite, check the availability from the
parts supplier.
The backlite is attached to the window frame with
urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied
cold and seals the surface area between the window
opening and the glass. The primer adheres the ure-
thane adhesive to the backlite.(1) Roll down door glass.
(2) Remove headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove rear closer panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE PANEL TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(4) Bend backlite retaining tabs (Fig. 1) inward
against glass.
(5) Using a suitable pneumatic knife from inside
the vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite frame to
opening fence.
(6) Separate glass from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean urethane adhesive from around backlite
opening fence.
Fig. 1 Backlite Tabs
1 - BACKLITE
2-TAB
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(2) If necessary, apply black-out primer to outer
edge of replacement backlite frame.
(3) If black-out primer was pre-applied on backlite,
clean bonding surface with Isopropyl alcohol and
clean lint free cloth. Allow 3 minutes for drying time.
(4) Apply black-out primer to backlite opening
fence.
(5) Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the window frame bonding
surface (Fig. 2).
(6) Set glass on lower fence and move glass for-
ward into opening (Fig. 3).
(7) Firmly push glass against rear window glass
opening fence.
(8) Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening
fence to retain glass.
(9) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
MOPAR, Super Clean or equivalent.
(10) Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full
cure is 72 hours).
(11) Water test to verify repair before returning
vehicle to service.
(12) Install rear closer panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE PANEL TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
BACKLITE LATCH AND
KEEPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage latch and keeper.
(2) Remove latch/keeper screws.(3) Separate Latch/keeper from glass panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position Latch/keeper on glass panel.
(2) Install screws. Tighten the screws with 1.5 N´m
(15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage latch and keeper to verify operation.
BACKLITE VENT GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Close and latch sliding vent glass.
(2) Remove rear closure panel trim, if necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE
PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(3) Grasp end of lower run channel.
(4) Roll corners of lower run channel outward (Fig.
4).
(5) Disengage enough of the lower run channel
from the backlite frame lower rail and firmly pull/
slide lower run channel outward (Fig. 5).
(6) Disengage vent glass from upper run channel.
(7) Separate vent glass from backlite frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove excess sealer from backlite frame lower
rail.
(2) Clean bond area with hand scuff pad.
(3) Clean bond area with MopartTar and Oil
Remover or equivalent.
(4) Using a lint free cloth, clean bond area with
50/50 mixture of Isopropyl alcohol and water.
(5) Apply a 0.5 mm bead of pumpable grade butyl
along entire length of the lip retainer in lower run
channel (Fig. 6).
(6) Slide vent glass panels into lower run channel.
Fig. 2 Urethane Adhesive Application
1 - WINDOW FRAME
2 - GLASS
3 - RETAINER TAB
4 - URETHANE ADHESIVE
Fig. 3 Backlite Installation
1 - BACKLITE
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BACKLITE (Continued)

(7) Latch vent glass panels
(8) Insert upper ends of vent glass panels into
upper run channel.
NOTE: Aggressive clamp pressure is required to
lock lower run channel into place.
(9) Position lower run channel on backlite frame
lower rail and roll lower run channel onto backlite
frame rail.
(10) Fill the ends of the run channel with Mopar
GEN II Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equiva-
lent.
(11) Verify window and latch/keeper operation.(12) Install rear closure panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE PANEL TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION
The windshield is attached to the window frame
with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is
applied cold and seals the surface area between the
window opening and the glass. The primer adheres
the urethane adhesive to the windshield.
It is difficult to salvage a windshield during the
removal operation. The windshield is part of the struc-
tural support for the roof. The urethane bonding used to
secure the windshield to the fence is difficult to cut or
clean from any surface. If the moldings are set in ure-
thane, it would also be unlikely they could be salvaged.
Before removing the windshield, check the availability
of the windshield and moldings from the parts supplier.
REMOVAL
(1)Remove inside rear view mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove cowl grill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(3) With doors open, remove windshield molding
(Fig. 7). Pull outward on molding beginning at the
bottom of A-pillars using pliers.
(4) Cut urethane bonding from around windshield
using a suitable sharp cold knife (C-4849). A pneu-
matic cutting device can be used but is not recom-
mended (Fig. 8).
(5) Separate windshield from vehicle.
Fig. 4 Lower Run Channel
1 - SLIDING BACKLITE
2 - LOWER RUN CHANNEL
3 - CAB BACK PANEL
Fig. 5 Lower Run Channel Removal
1 - LATCH/KEEPER
2 - BACK LITE
3 - LOWER RUN CHANNEL
4 - SLIDE OUTWARD
Fig. 6 Glass Panel Installation
1 - INSERT A 0.5mm DIA. BEAD OF PUMPABLE GRADE BUTYL
ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE LOWER RUN WINDOW
CHANNEL
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BACKLITE VENT GLASS (Continued)

INSTALLATION
WARNING: Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to
cure before returning the vehicle to use.
CAUTION: Roll down the left and right front door
glass and open the rear glass slider (if available)
before installing windshield to avoid pressurizing
the passenger compartment if a door is slammed
before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.
The windshield fence should be cleaned of most of its
old urethane bonding material. A small amount of old
urethane, approximately 1-2 mm in height, shouldremain on the fence. Do not grind off or completely
remove all old urethane from the fence, the paint finish
and bonding strength will be adversely affected.
(1) Place replacement windshield into windshield
opening and position glass in the center of the open-
ing against the support spacers. Mark the outside
surface of the glass at the support spacers with a
grease pencil or pieces of masking tape and ink pen
to use as a reference for installation. Remove replace-
ment windshield from windshield opening (Fig. 9).
(2) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable
work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm
by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks, placed par-
allel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 10).
(3) Clean inside of windshield with MOPAR Glass
Cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(4) Apply clear glass primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around perimeter of windshield and wipe with a new
clean and dry lint- free cloth.
(5) Apply the molding to the windshield:
(a) Press the upper corners of the molding onto
the windshield.
(b) Press the header section onto the windshield.
(c)
Press the A-Pillar sections onto the windshield.
(6) Apply black-out primer onto the glass using the
windshield molding as a guide. The primer should be
15 mm (5/8 in.) wide on the top and sides of the glass
and 25 mm (1 in.) on the bottom of windshield. Allow
at least three minutes drying time.
(7) Locatenewsupport spacers on support brack-
ets and adjust to lowest height.
(8)
Position one 5 mm (3/16 in.) soft spacer (p/n
55028214) at the bottom of the windshield fence (Fig. 11).
(9) Apply a 13mm (1/2 in.) high and 10mm (3/8 in.)
wide bead of urethane around the perimeter of wind-
shield. At the bottom, apply the bead 7 mm (1/4 in.)
inboard from the glass edge. On the three sides
where the molding is on the glass, follow the edge of
molding. The urethane bead should be shaped in a
triangular cross-section, this can be achieved by
notching the tip of the applicator (Fig. 12).
(10) With the aid of a helper, position the wind-
shield over the windshield opening. Align the refer-
ence marks at the bottom of the windshield to the
support spacers.
(11)
Slowly lower windshield glass to the fence open-
ing guiding the lower corners into proper position.
Beginning at the bottom and continuing to the top, push
glass onto fence along the A-Pillars. Push windshield
inward to the fence at the bottom corners (Fig. 13).
(12) Push windshield upward, snug with roof and
ratchet up the adjustable support brackets. Discard
tab from support spacer.
(13) Using clean water, lightly mist the support
spacers.
Fig. 7 Windshield Moldings
1 - WINDSHIELD
2 - WINDSHIELD MOLDING
Fig. 8 Cut Urethane Around Windshield
1 - WINDSHIELD
2 - COLD KNIFE
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)

(14) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
MOPARtSuper Clean or equivalent.
(15) Apply 150 mm (6 in.) lengths of 50 mm (2 in.)
masking tape spaced 250 mm (10 in.) apart to hold
molding in place until urethane cures.
(16) Install cowl grill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(17) Install rear view mirror support bracket.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR - INSTALLATION).
(18)
Install rear view mirror. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - INSTALLATION).
(19) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips
and water test windshield to verify repair.
Fig. 9 Center Windshield and Mark at Support
1 - WINDSHIELD
2 - INDEX MARKS
3 - SUPPORT SPACERS
Fig. 10 Work Surface Set up
1 - WINDSHIELD AND MOULDINGS
2 - URETHANE BEAD AROUND GLASS 7mm (.3 in.) FROM
EDGE
3 - BLOCKS
Fig. 11 Position Urethane Compression Spacer
1 - URETHANE COMPRESSION SPACER
2 - FENCE
Fig. 12 Applicator Tip
1 - APPLICATOR TIP
Fig. 13 Lower Windshield Into Position
1 - COMPRESSION SPACER
2 - WINDSHIELD
3 - ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT SPACERS
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)

QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL
(1) Remove quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove the latch retaining screws from the cab
rear side panel (Fig. 14) .
(3) Remove the frame/hinge retaining nuts from
the B-pillar.
(4) Remove the window glass from the cab.
(5) If necessary, remove the latch from the glass.
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the latch to the glass.
Tighten the screw to 6 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Center the window glass at the opening, insert
the hinge studs in the B-pillar holes, and install the
retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 8 N´m (70 in. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Attach the latch to the rear side panel with the
screws. Tighten the screws with the latch in the lock
position and pushing rearward on the latch. Tighten
the screws to 8 N´m (70 in. lbs.) torque.(4) Test the vent window for water leaks.
(5) Install quarter trim panel.
Fig. 14 Vent WindowÐClub Cab
1 - QUARTER GLASS
2-LATCH
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WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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B-PILLAR DOOR SEAL
REMOVAL............................151
INSTALLATION........................151
COWL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................152
INSTALLATION........................152
DOOR OPENING SEAL
REMOVAL............................152
INSTALLATION........................152
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................152
INSTALLATION........................153FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................153
INSTALLATION........................153
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................153
INSTALLATION........................153
FRONT DOOR UPPER CORNER SEAL
REMOVAL............................153
INSTALLATION........................154
FRONT DOOR SECOND WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................154
INSTALLATION........................154
B-PILLAR DOOR SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Warm the seal and body metal to approxi-
mately 38ÉC (100ÉF) using a suitable heat lamp or
heat gun.
(2) Pull seal from painted surface (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle.
(2) If seal is to be reused, remove tape residue
from seal. Clean back of seal with MOPARt, Super
Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe seal dry with lint
free cloth. Apply new body side molding (two sided
adhesive) tape to back of seal.
(3) Clean body surface with MOPARt, Super Kleen
solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free
cloth.
(4) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
seal and apply seal to body.
(5) Heat body and seal, see step one. Firmly press
seal to body surface to assure adhesion (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 B-Pillar Secondary Seal
1 - BÐPILLAR SECONDARY SEAL
2 - DOOR
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COWL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Grasp cowl seal and pull from cowl flange.
(2) Separate cowl seal from vehicle (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl seal on flange and press into
place.
DOOR OPENING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove cowl pane.(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/COWL TRIM COVER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove sill cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove B-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) Pull seal from pinch flange around door open-
ing (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Press seal onto pinch flange around door open-
ing (Fig. 3).
(2) Install B-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(3) Install cowl panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/COWL TRIM COVER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install sill cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION)(5) Install A-pillar molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove inner door belt weatherstrip. (Refer to
23 - BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FDR INNER
BELT WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL)
(2) Pull door glass run weatherstrip from channel
around window opening (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Cowl Seal
1 - COWL
2 - COWL SEAL
Fig. 3 Door Opening SealÐClub Cab
1 - DOOR SEAL
2 - BODY
Fig. 4 Door Glass Run Weatherstrip
1 - GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
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INSTALLATION
(1) Press door glass run weatherstrip into channel
around window opening (Fig. 4).
(2) Install inner door belt weatherstrip. (Refer to
23 - BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FDR INNER
BELT WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION)
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Lift inner door belt weatherstrip upward (Fig.
5).
(3) Separate inner door belt weatherstrip from
door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position inner door belt weatherstrip on door.
(2) Press inner door belt weatherstrip downward
to seat.
(3) Install door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Roll door glass down.
(2) Remove mirror. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL)
(3) Using a hook tool inserted into the end of the
belt weatherstrip, lift upward.(4) Separate outer door belt weatherstrip from
door (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position outer door belt weatherstrip on door.
(2) Press weatherstrip downward to seat.
(3) Install mirror. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - INSTALLATION)
FRONT DOOR UPPER CORNER
SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the push-in fasteners attaching the
upper corner seal to the front door (Fig. 7).
(2) Separate the upper corner seal from the door.Fig. 5 Inner Door Belt Weatherstrip
1 - DOOR
2 - INNER BELTLINE WEATHERSEAL
Fig. 6 Outer Door Belt Weatherstrip
1 - OUTER BELTLINE WATHERSTRIP
2 - DOOR
Fig. 7 Upper Corner SealÐQuad Cab
1 - UPPER CORNER SEAL
2 - PUSHÐIN FASTENER
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FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP (Continued)