2001 DODGE RAM lock

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING ± WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
improper body component alignment, body seam
porosity, missing plugs, or blocked drain holes. Cen-
trifugal and gravitational force can cause water to
drip from a location away from the actual leak point,
making leak detection difficult. All body sealing
points should be water tight in normal wet-driving
conditions. Water flowing downward from the front of
the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage
compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not
always seal water tight under all conditions. At
times, side glass or door seals will allow water to
enter the passenger compartment during high pres-
sure washing or hard driving rain (severe) condi-
tions. Overcompensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop a water leak that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After completing
a repair, water test vehicle to verify leak has stopped
before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear, and body components are properly
aligned and sealed. If component alignment or seal-
ing is necessary, refer to the appropriate section of
this group for proper procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS
OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
When the conditions causing a water leak have
been determined, simulate the conditions as closely
as possible.
²If a leak occurs with the vehicle parked in a
steady light rain, flood the leak area with an open-
ended garden hose.
²If a leak occurs while driving at highway speeds
in a steady rain, test the leak area with a reasonable
velocity stream or fan spray of water. Direct the
spray in a direction comparable to actual conditions.
²If a leak occurs when the vehicle is parked on an
incline, hoist the end or side of the vehicle to simu-
late this condition. This method can be used when
the leak occurs when the vehicle accelerates, stops or
turns. If the leak occurs on acceleration, hoist the
front of the vehicle. If the leak occurs when braking,
hoist the back of the vehicle. If the leak occurs on left
turns, hoist the left side of the vehicle. If the leak
occurs on right turns, hoist the right side of the vehi-
cle. For hoisting recommendations refer to Group 0,
Lubrication and Maintenance, General Information
section.
WATER LEAK DETECTION
To detect a water leak point-of-entry, do a water
test and watch for water tracks or droplets forming
on the inside of the vehicle. If necessary, remove inte-
rior trim covers or panels to gain visual access to the
leak area. If the hose cannot be positioned without
being held, have someone help do the water test.
Some water leaks must be tested for a considerable
length of time to become apparent. When a leak
appears, find the highest point of the water track or
drop. The highest point usually will show the point of
entry. After leak point has been found, repair the
leak and water test to verify that the leak has
stopped.
Locating the entry point of water that is leaking
into a cavity between panels can be difficult. The
trapped water may splash or run from the cavity,
often at a distance from the entry point. Most water
leaks of this type become apparent after accelerating,
stopping, turning, or when on an incline.
MIRROR INSPECTION METHOD
When a leak point area is visually obstructed, use
a suitable mirror to gain visual access. A mirror can
also be used to deflect light to a limited-access area
to assist in locating a leak point.
BRIGHT LIGHT LEAK TEST METHOD
Some water leaks in the luggage compartment can
be detected without water testing. Position the vehi-
cle in a brightly lit area. From inside the darkened
luggage compartment inspect around seals and body
seams. If necessary, have a helper direct a drop light
over the suspected leak areas around the luggage
compartment. If light is visible through a normally
sealed location, water could enter through the open-
ing.
PRESSURIZED LEAK TEST METHOD
When a water leak into the passenger compart-
ment cannot be detected by water testing, pressurize
the passenger compartment and soap test exterior of
the vehicle. To pressurize the passenger compart-
ment, close all doors and windows, start engine, and
set heater control to high blower in HEAT position. If
engine can not be started, connect a charger to the
battery to ensure adequate voltage to the blower.
With interior pressurized, apply dish detergent solu-
tion to suspected leak area on the exterior of the
vehicle. Apply detergent solution with spray device or
soft bristle brush. If soap bubbles occur at a body
seam, joint, seal or gasket, the leak entry point could
be at that location.
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BODY (Continued)

DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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APPLIQUE
REMOVAL..............................62
INSTALLATION...........................62
CHECK CABLE
REMOVAL..............................62
INSTALLATION...........................63
DECALS
REMOVAL..............................63
INSTALLATION...........................63
HANDLE ESCUTCHEON
REMOVAL..............................63
INSTALLATION...........................63
LATCH
REMOVAL..............................64INSTALLATION...........................64
LATCH HANDLE
REMOVAL..............................65
INSTALLATION...........................65
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL..............................65
INSTALLATION...........................65
SLAM BUMPER
REMOVAL..............................66
INSTALLATION...........................66
TAILGATE
REMOVAL..............................66
INSTALLATION...........................66
APPLIQUE
REMOVAL
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the applique to use as a
guide, if necessary.
(2) Warm the tailgate applique and tailgate metal
to approximately 38ÉC (100ÉF) using a suitable heat
lamp or heat gun.
(3) Pull applique from tailgate (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of tailgate.
(2) If applique is to be reused, remove tape residue
from applique. Clean back of applique with
MOPARž, Super Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe
molding dry with lint free cloth. Apply new body side
molding (two sided adhesive) tape to back of appli-
que.
(3) Clean tailgate surface with MOPARž, Super
Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with
lint free cloth. An adhesion promoter must be applied
to ensure proper applique adhesion.
(4) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
applique. Apply applique to body below the masking
tape guide (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove masking tape guide and heat tailgate
and applique, see step one. Firmly press applique to
tailgate to assure adhesion.
CHECK CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Open tailgate.
(2) Pry lock tab outward to clear stud head on
cargo box (Fig. 2).
(3) Push cable end forward until stud head is in
clearance hole portion of cable end.
(4) Separate cable end from stud.
(5) Remove screw attaching cable to tailgate.
(6) Separate check cable from tailgate.
Fig. 1 Tailgate Applique
1 - TAILGATE
2 - TAILGATE
3 - ADHESIVE TAPE
4 - APPLIQUE
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position check cable on tailgate.
(2) Install screw attaching small end of cable to
tailgate.
(3) Position large end of cable onto stud head and
slide downward to secure lock tab.
DECALS
REMOVAL
(1) Warm the panel to approximately 38ÉC (100ÉF)
using a suitable heat lamp or heat gun.
(2) Peel tape stripe from body panel using an even
pressure pull.
(3) Remove adhesive residue from body panel
using a suitable adhesive removing solvent.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean painted body surface with Moparž Super
Clean solvent or equivalent and a lint free cloth.
(2) Remove protective cover from back side of
decal.
(3) Position decal properly on body.
(4) Press decal firmly to body with palm of hand.
(5) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm decal
with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion. Do not
exceed 65ÉC (150ÉF) when heating emblem.
HANDLE ESCUTCHEON
REMOVAL
(1) Lift and hold tailgate latch release handle.
(2) Using a trim stick (C±4755), pry bottom of
escutcheon outward to disengage clips.
(3) Rotate escutcheon upward to disengage clip
above release handle.
(4) Push escutcheon downward from behind to
clear handle.
(5) Separate escutcheon from tailgate (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert upper ends of escutcheon into handle
opening.
(2) Lift escutcheon upward from behind release
handle.
(3) Press bottom of escutcheon inward to engage
clips.
Fig. 2 Tailgate Check
1 - TAILGATE STRIKER
2 - SCREW DRIVER
3 - TAILGATE CHECK CABLE
4 - LOCK TAB
Fig. 3 Tailgate Handle Escutcheon
1 - TAILGATE
2 - HANDLEÐTOÐRIGHT LATCH CONTROL ROD
3 - ESCUTCHEON
4 - LATCH ROD RETAINER
5 - HANDLEÐTOÐLATCH CONTROL ROD AND RETAINER
6 - HANDLE
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CHECK CABLE (Continued)

DOOR - FRONT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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APPLIQUE
REMOVAL..............................67
INSTALLATION...........................67
DOOR
REMOVAL..............................68
INSTALLATION...........................68
ADJUSTMENTS..........................68
DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL..............................69
INSTALLATION...........................69
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL..............................70
INSTALLATION...........................70
GLASS RUN CHANNEL
REMOVAL..............................70
INSTALLATION...........................70
HINGE
REMOVAL..............................70
INSTALLATION...........................71
INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL..............................71
INSTALLATION...........................71LATCH
REMOVAL..............................72
INSTALLATION...........................72
ADJUSTMENTS..........................72
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL..............................73
INSTALLATION...........................73
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL..............................73
INSTALLATION...........................73
SIDE VIEW MIRROR FLAG
REMOVAL..............................74
INSTALLATION...........................74
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL..............................74
INSTALLATION...........................74
WATERDAM
REMOVAL..............................75
INSTALLATION...........................75
WINDOW REGULATOR
REMOVAL..............................75
INSTALLATION...........................76
APPLIQUE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a heat lamp, warm B-pillar to 38É C
(100É F).
(2) Remove glass run weatherstrip (Refer to 23 -
BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FDR GLASS RUN
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove outer belt weatherstrip (Refer to 23 -
BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FDR OUTER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL).
(4) Using an even pressure pull, peel B-pillar
applique away from the B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
Installation equipment needed:
²Lint free applicator cloth
²six inch applicator squeegee
²Piercing pin
(1) Clean B-pillar using Mopar Super Kleen or
equivalent.
(2) Wipe surface with a lint free cloth.
(3) Using a heat gun, warm surface to 22É C (70É
F).(4) Fold down, up/down locator tab (1a or 1b) (Fig.
1)along crease.
(5) Remove carrier from adhesion strip (2).
(6) Using up/down locator tab (1a or 1b) and fore/
aft locator tab (3a or 3b), position the applique on the
upper portion of the B-pillar.
(7) Using the lower edge locator (4), position the
applique on the lower portion of the B-pillar.
(8) Verify the applique is positioned correctly and
press the adhesion strip (2) to the door to tempo-
rarily secure it in place.
(9) Remove the carrier for the applique.
(10) Holding the applique from the surface, apply
firm downward pressure with a six inch applicator
squeegee. Ensure the lower rear edge (4) is aligned
correctly.
(11) Wrap edges around door to at least a 90É
angle.
(12) Remove premask by pulling in a firm contin-
uous manner from top down at 180É.
(13) Complete wrapping applique around the door
edges.
(14) Inspect for air bubbles. Small bubbles can be
pierced with a sharp pin and smoothed out.
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EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the waterdam (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - REMOVAL).
(2) Raise the window to the closed position.
(3) Remove fastener access plug from door end
panel.
(4) Disengage clips holding latch and lock rods to
door latch.
(5) Separate latch and lock rods from door latch.
(6) Remove nuts attaching outside door handle to
door (Fig. 5).
(7) Separate outside door handle from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position outside door handle in door.
(2) Install nuts attaching outside door handle to
door.
(3) Engage latch and lock rods to door latch.
(4) install access plug to door end panel.
(5) Install the door waterdam (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - INSTALLATION).
GLASS RUN CHANNEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door waterdam (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - REMOVAL).
(2) Raise the window to the closed position..
(3) Remove bolts holding run channel to inner door
panel (Fig. 6) and (Fig. 7).
(4) Slide channel downward to disengage it from
the upper glass frame.
(5) Separate door glass run channel from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position door glass run channels on inner door
panel.
(2) Slide channel upward to engage it in the upper
glass frame.
(3) Install bolts attaching run channels to inner
door panel (Fig. 6) and (Fig. 7).
(4) Install the door waterdam (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - INSTALLATION).
HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/COWL TRIM COVER - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove hidden bolt attaching door hinge to
hinge pillar (Fig. 2).
Fig. 5 Outside Door Handle
1 - LOCK KNOB
2 - OUTSIDE HANDLE
Fig. 6 Front Glass Run Lower Channel
1 - FRONT GLASS RUN CHANNEL
Fig. 7 Rear Glass Run Lower Channel
1 - REAR GLASS RUN CHANNEL
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LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door waterdam (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - REMOVAL).
(2) Disengage clips attaching lock and latch rods to
door latch.
(3) Disconnect power door lock/latch connector, if
equipped (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove screws attaching door latch to door end
panel (Fig. 11).
(5) Separate door latch/lock from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position door latch/lock in door.
(2) Install screws attaching door latch to door end
panel. Tighten screws to 10 N´m (7 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect power door lock/latch connector, if
equipped.
(4) Engage clips attaching lock and latch rods to
door latch.
(5) Install the door waterdam (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - INSTALLATION).
ADJUSTMENT ± FRONT DOOR LATCH
(1) Insert a hex-wrench through the elongated hole
in the door end frame near the latch striker opening
(Fig. 12).(2) Loosen torx head screw on the side of the latch
linkage.
(3) Lift upward on outside door handle and release
it.
(4) Tighten torx head screw on latch.
(5) Verify latch operation.
Fig. 10 Power Lock/Latch Connector
1 - INSIDE HANDLEÐTOÐLATCH ROD
2 - LOCK KNOBÐTOÐLATCH ROD
3 - POWER LATCH CONNECTOR
4 - LOCK CYLINDERÐTOÐLATCH ROD
5 - OUTSIDE HANDLEÐTOÐLATCH ROD
Fig. 11 Front Door Latch
1 - OUTSIDE HANDLEÐTOÐLATCH ROD
2-LATCH
3 - INSIDE HANDLEÐTOÐLATCH ROD
4 - LOCK CYLINDERÐTOÐLATCH ROD
5 - LOCK KNOBÐTOÐLATCH ROD
Fig. 12 DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
1 - HEX WRENCH
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LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Mark outline of striker base on B-pillar with a
grease pencil or equivalent to aid installation.
(2) Remove screws attaching striker to B-pillar
(Fig. 13).
(3) Separate striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position striker on vehicle and align with refer-
ence marks.
(2) Install screws attaching striker to B-pillar.
Tighten screws to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque. (Fig.
13).
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove outside door handle (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove clip securing lock cylinder to outside
door handle (Fig. 14).
(3) Pull lock cylinder from door handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position lock cylinder in door handle.
(2) Install clip securing lock cylinder to outside
door handle.
(3) Install outside door handle (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 13 Front Door Latch Striker
1 - RETAINING PLATE
2 - SCREW
3 - STRIKER
4 - SPACERFig. 14 Door Lock Cylinder
1 - DOOR HANDLE
2 - LOCK CYLINDER
3 - LOCK CYLINDER RETAINER
4 - LOCK RETAINING CLIP
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SIDE VIEW MIRROR FLAG
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove flag door seal.
(3) Remove nuts attaching mirror flag cover to
door frame (Fig. 15).
(4) Separate flag cover from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position flag cover on door.
(2) Install nuts attaching mirror flag cover to door
frame.
(3) Install flag door seal.
(4) Install door trim panel.
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Roll window down.
(2) Remove window crank (Fig. 16), if equipped.
(3) Remove screw attaching trim panel to outside
mirror frame.(4) Remove screws attaching pull cup to door (Fig.
17).
(5) Using a trim panel removal tool, disengage
clips around perimeter of trim panel, attaching trim
panel to door.
(6) While holding bottom of trim panel away from
door, simultaneously lift upward and inboard.
(7) Disengage power mirror switch connector, if
equipped.
(8) Disengage power window/lock switch connec-
tors from switch panel, if equipped (Fig. 18).
(9) Separate trim panel from door.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: When replacing door trim panel, installer
must replace the X-mas tree style pin 6506878aa.
(1) Engage power mirror switch connector, if
equipped.
(2) Engage power window/lock switch connectors to
switch panel, if equipped.
(3) Position trim panel on door.
(4) Engage clips around perimeter of trim panel,
attaching trim panel to door.
(5) Install screws attaching pull cup to door.
(6) Install screw attaching trim panel to outside
mirror frame.
(7) Install window crank, if equipped.
Fig. 15 Mirror Flag Cover
1 - NUT
2 - DOOR
3 - FLAG COVER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 16 Window CrankÐTypical
1 - WINDOW CRANK REMOVAL TOOL
2 - WINDOW CRANK
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