remove seats DODGE RAM 2003 Service Manual PDF

INSTALLATION
Standard Mirror
(1) Connect the two heated mirror electrical con-
nectors, if equipped. (Fig. 21)
(2) Position the mirror glass mounting holes over
the four feet of the mirror motor and slide down.
(Fig. 22)
(3) Engage the lower glass retaining tab to the
motor. (Fig. 18)
(4) Position the rear housing cover and seat the
retaining tabs fully. (Fig. 17)
Tow Package Mirror
(1) Make sure the retaining clip is seated in the
closed position on the mirror glass.
(2) Connect the heated mirror electrical connec-
tors, if equipped.
NOTE: Pressure must be applied equally over the
center portion of the mirror to engage the mirror
glass retaining clip fully.
(3) Position the glass over the motor mounting and
seat fully. Make sure the retaining clip seats fully.
REAR FENDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wheel house splash shield. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the marker lamps electrical connec-
tors.
(3) Remove the tail lamp units. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
TAIL LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the two fender nuts. (Fig. 23)
(5) Remove the rear inner nuts below the tail
lamp. (Fig. 24)
(6) Remove the two bolts at the rear bottom edge.
(7) Remove the two bolts at the front bottom edge.
(8) Remove the four inner nuts front edge. (Fig.
25)
(9) Loosen bolts and loosen the two fender support
brackets. (Fig. 26)
CAUTION: Mask off the surrounding box area to
avoid damage to the painted surfaces.
(10) Lift the fender up off the support brackets
and remove the fender.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Mask off the surrounding box area to
avoid damage to the painted surfaces during instal-
lation.
(1) Carefully position the fender over the support
brackets.
(2) Install the four inner nuts along the front edge
of the fender and tighten to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the two inner nuts along the rear edge
of the fender below the tail lamp unit and tighten to
7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(4) Tighten the six support bracket bolts and
tighten to 11 N´m (8 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 21 STANDARD MIRROR INSTALLATION
1 - MIRROR GLASS
2 - UPPER AND LOWER RETAINING CLIPS
3 - HEATED MIRROR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (IF
EQUIPPED)
4 - MIRROR GLASS MOUNTING HOLES (4)
Fig. 22 STANDARD MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1 - HEATED MIRROR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (IF
EQUIPPED)
2 - MIRROR HOUSING
3 - HOUSING COVER LOCKING TABS
4 - MIRROR GLASS MOUNTING FEET (4)
23 - 44 EXTERIORDR
SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS (Continued)

CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the rear seats, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the floor console, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the lower b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(5) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the rear cup holder, if equipped.
(6) Remove the jack assembly.
(7) Remove the carpet.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the carpet.
(2) Install the jack assembly.
(3) Install the rear cup holder, if equipped.
(4) Install the lower b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the floor console, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTAL-
LATION)
(6) Install the rear seats, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 6 GRAB HANDLE
1 - GRAB HANDLE
2 - TRIM PLUGS
3 - BOLTS
Fig. 7 UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM - STANDARD CAB
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM
3 - SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP
4 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 8 UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM - QUAD CAB
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM
3 - TURNING LOOP
4 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
23 - 66 INTERIORDR
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM (Continued)

COAT HOOK
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry
down the release clip and remove the hook. (Fig. 9)
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap the coat hook into the sheet metal and
seat the base of the coat hook fully.
(2) Push the upper portion in until it snaps or
seats to the base.
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the cowl trim panel. (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl trim and seat the attachment
clips fully.
C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the upper c-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the seat belt anchor bolt. (Fig. 11)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the lower c-pillar trim.
(4) Pull seat belt out of the trim panel through the
slot provided.
Fig. 9 COAT HOOK
1 - COAT HOOK
2 - RELEASE CLIP
3 - HEADLINER
Fig. 10 COWL/SILL TRIM PANEL
1 - COWL TRIM PANEL
2 - CLIP INSERTS
3 - DOOR SILL
Fig. 11 C-PILLAR TRIM
1 - C-PILLAR
2 - UPPER C-PILLAR TRIM
3 - SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP
4 - LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM
5 - SEAT BELT
6 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR
DRINTERIOR 23 - 67

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................77
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................78
CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................78
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................80
CENTER SEAT BACK LID
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
CENTER SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
CENTER SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN COVERING
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LATCH
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL.............................82INSTALLATION.........................82
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
SEAT CUSHION FRAME - REAR
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
SEAT BACK REAR - FOOTMANS LOOP
BRACKETS
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove and discard the front bolts. (Fig. 1)
(2) Position the seats forward, remove the rear
bolts and discard.
(3) Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector, if equipped. (Fig. 2)(4) Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly back in the vehicle.
(5) Remove the nuts attaching the center seat to
the drivers seat and the passenger seat and discard.
(Fig. 3)
(6) Roll the seat assembly forward and remove the
center seat portion.
23 - 76 SEATSDR

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Install the center seat and roll the seat assem-
bly back in the vehicle.
(2) Install new nuts attaching the center seat to
the drivers and passenger seat.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Roll the seat assembly forward and install new
rear bolts.
(5) Connect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector, if equipped.
(6) Tighten the rear bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(7) Fold the seat backs up and slide the seats to
the rear.
(8) Install new front bolts and tighten to 28 N´m
(21 ft. lbs.).
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT
BACK
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - CENTER - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the storage bin cover j-straps and
position aside.
(3) Remove and discard the hinge bolts and sepa-
rate the seat back from the storage bin. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 1 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 - FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - REAR BOLTS (4)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - FRONT BOLTS (4)
Fig. 2 CENTER SEAT ATTACHMENTS
1 - CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - FRONT NUTS (2)
3 - POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
5 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
Fig. 3 REAR ATTACHMENTS
1 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
2 - CENTER SEAT STORAGE BIN
3 - FRONT SEAT TRACKS
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
DRSEATS 23 - 77
CENTER SEAT (Continued)

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Install the seat back onto the storage bin and
install new hinge bolts.
(2) Tighten the hinge to storage bin bolts to 25
N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the storage bin cover j-straps.
(4) Install the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - CENTER - INSTALLATION)
CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA
HINGE COVER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Free pivot hinge cover is removed with the
free pivot hinge. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CEN-
TER SEAT BACK HINGE - REMOVAL)
(1) For the inertia hinge cover disconnect the zip
strip. (Fig. 5)
(2) Position aside the storage bin cover.
(3) Remove the pivot bolt.
(4) Open the hinge cover at the bottom and remove
the hinge cover. (Fig. 6)
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Free pivot hinge cover is installed with the
free pivot hinge. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CEN-
TER SEAT BACK HINGE - INSTALLATION)
(1) Position the hinge cover over the hinge and
close over the lock tabs.
(2) Install the pivot bolt and tighten to 10 N´m (89
in. lbs.).
(3) Reposition the storage bin cover.
(4) Connect the zip strip.
Fig. 4 CENTER SEAT BACK HINGES
1 - STORAGE BIN COVERING
2 - SEAT BACK HINGE BOLTS (4)
3 - STORAGE BIN FRAME
Fig. 5 HINGE COVER
1 - SEAT BACK COVER ZIP STRIP
2 - CENTER SEAT BACK
3 - HINGE COVER
4 - STORAGE BIN COVER
5 - PIVOT BOLT
23 - 78 SEATSDR
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK (Continued)

CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK -
REMOVAL)
Free Pivot Hinge/Cover
(1) Disconnect the storage bin cover j-strap and
position aside.
(2) Remove and discard the pivot bolt. (Fig. 7)
(3) Remove the hinge spacer. (Fig. 8)
(4) Open the hinge cover flap and remove the wire
harness. (Fig. 9)
(5) Remove the cover from the hinge.
Inertia Hinge
(1) Remove the seat back inertia hinge cover.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK
INERTIA HINGE COVER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove and discard the inertia hinge bolts and
remove the hinge. (Fig. 10)
Fig. 6 HINGE COVER REMOVAL
1 - HINGE COVER
2 - HINGE
3 - HINGE COVER TABS
4 - CENTER SEAT BACK
5 - STORAGE BIN
Fig. 7 PIVOT HINGE/COVER
1 - PIVOT BOLT
2 - HINGE COVER
3 - STORAGE BIN COVER
4 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
5 - HINGE BOLTS (2)
6 - HINGE
Fig. 8 PIVOT HINGE SPACER
1 - HINGE COVER
2 - SPACER
3-STOPPIN
DRSEATS 23 - 79
CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
Free Pivot Hinge/Cover
(1) Position the pivot hinge cover over the pivot
hinge and install the 12v power supply harness into
the channel.
(2) Close the hinge cover flat and position the
spacer into place.
(3) Align the stop pin with the spacer and hinge
and install the assembly onto the seat back.
(4) Install a new pivot bolt and tighten to 25 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.)
Inertia Hinge
(1) Install the inertia hinge onto the center seat
back and install new bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat back inertia hinge covers.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK
INERTIA HINGE COVER - INSTALLATION)
(1) Install the center seat back. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK -
INSTALLATION)
CENTER SEAT BACK LID
REMOVAL
(1) Open the center armrest/seat back.
(2) Remove the four screws attaching the hinge to
the storage bin and remove the lid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the center seat back lid onto the stor-
age bin and install the screws.
CENTER SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Open the center seat cushion storage bin.
(2) Position the seat cushion cover aside, remove
the hinge bolts and discard. (Fig. 11)
(3) Remove the seat cushion.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Position the center seat cushion the hinges and
install new bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 20 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
(3) Position the cushion cover back over the
hinges.
Fig. 9 PIVOT HINGE COVER
1 - HINGE COVER FLAP
2-STOPPIN
3 - HINGE COVER
4 - HINGE
5 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
Fig. 10 INERTIA HINGE BOLTS
1 - SEAT BACK BOLTS
2 - CENTER SEAT BACK
3 - INERTIA HINGE
23 - 80 SEATSDR
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE (Continued)

CENTER SEAT CUSHION
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the center seat cushion. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT CUSHION -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the zip strips and remove the cover
from the cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the cover over the center seat cushion
and connect the zip strips.
(2) Install the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER SEAT - INSTALLATION)
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the center seat cushion. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT CUSHION -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the six screws and remove the bin.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bin over the seat cushion hinges and
install the six screws.
(2) Install the center seat cushion. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT CUSHION - INSTAL-
LATION)
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
COVERING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the under seat storage bin. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the j-straps and remove the cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the storage bin cover and connect the
j-straps.
(2) Install the under seat storage bin. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN -
INSTALLATION)
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open the under seat storage bin.
(2) Remove the two screws and remove the latch
assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the latch assembly and install the
screws.
Fig. 11 CENTER SEAT CUSHION HINGE
1 - CENTER SEAT CUSHION
2 - HINGE BOLTS
3 - SEAT CUSHION HINGE
4 - STORAGE BIN
DRSEATS 23 - 81
CENTER SEAT CUSHION (Continued)

HEADREST
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the headrest.
(2) Press the headrest release button and remove
the headrest.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the headrest.
(2) Press the release button and install the head-
rest.
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - REMOVAL)
(2) Grasp the sleeves and pull up and out of the
seat back to remove.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position each headrest sleeve into correct seat
back hole and press into place fully.
(2) Install the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - INSTALLATION)
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove and discard the front bolts. (Fig. 12)
(2) Position the seats forward, remove the rear
bolts and discard.
(3) Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector, if equipped. (Fig. 13)
(4) Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly back in the vehicle.
(5) Separate the seat assembly by removing and
discarding the three nuts on either the drivers or
passengers seat. (Fig. 14)
(6) Remove each section of the seat assembly from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Position each seat section into the vehicle and
tip back.(2) Install the three nuts attaching the center seat
section to the other seat, and tighten to 25 N´m (18
ft. lbs.).
(3) Roll the seat assembly forward and install new
rear bolts.
(4) Connect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector.
Fig. 12 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 - FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - REAR BOLTS (4)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - FRONT BOLTS (4)
Fig. 13 CENTER SEAT ATTACHMENTS
1 - CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - FRONT NUTS (2)
3 - POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
5 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
23 - 82 SEATSDR