2002 DODGE RAM tailgate

SPEED CONTROL SERVO - BLACK 4 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 V36 20TN/RD SPEED CONTROL VACUUM SOLENOID CONTROL
2 V35 20LG/RD SPEED CONTROL VENT SOLENOID CONTROL
3 V30 20DB/RD SPEED CONTROL BRAKE SWITCH OUTPUT
4 Z1 20BK GROUND
TAILGATE LAMP (DUAL REAR WHEELS) - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z13 18BK GROUND
2 L7 18BK/YL HEADLAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (GAS)-3WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K6 20VT/WT 5V OUTPUT
2 K22 18OR/DB THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
3 K4 20BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR - 10 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2 L62 16BR/RD RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
3 L1 18VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED
4 A6 14RD/OR FUSED B(+)
5 L76 14BK/OR TRAILER TOW RELAY OUTPUT
6- -
7 B40 14LB TRAILER TOW BRAKE B(+)
8 Z13 14BK GROUND
9 Z13 14BK GROUND
10 L63 16DG/RD LEFT TURN SIGNAL
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID ASSEMBLY-8WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 T16 18RD TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
2 K7 18OR 5V SUPPLY
3 K4 18BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
4 T25 18LG/WT GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
5 K88 18VT/WT GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID CONTROL
6 T60 18BR 3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID CONTROL
7 K54 18OR/BK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CONTROL
8 T54 18VT TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
8W - 80 - 80 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSBR/BE

CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Right Park/Turn Signal Lamp BK At Lamp N/S
Right Power Mirror BK In Door N/S
Right Rear Fender Lamp BK On Fender 27
Right Rear Speaker BK Bottom of Right B Pillar 23
Right Remote Radio Switch Steering Wheel N/S
Right Speed Control Switch Steering Wheel N/S
Right Tail/Stop Turn Signal
LampBK At Rear Bumper 27
Right Tweeter (Premium) Right A Pillar N/S
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp BK Right A-Pillar N/S
Seat Belt Switch BK Above Left Rear Speaker 23
Seat Heat Interface Module BK Under Seat N/S
Tailgate Lamp On Tailgate 27
Throttle Position Sensor
(Gas)Throttle Body 7, 12
Trailer Tow Connector BK On Trailer Hitch 27
Transmission Range Sensor BK Left side of Transmission N/S
Transmission Solenoid
AssemblyBK Side of Transmission 16
Under Hood Lamp BK Underside of Hood 20
Vehicle Speed Control Servo BK Below Battery 21
Washer Fluid Level Switch BK At Reservoir 21
Water In Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Bottom of Fuel Filter/Water Separator 13
Windshield Washer Pump BK Bottom of Washer Fluid Reservior 21
Wiper Motor BK Center Rear Engine Compartment 18
GROUNDS
GROUND
NUMBERLOCATION FIG.
G100 Left Fender Side Shield 21
G101 Left Fender Side Shield 21
G102 Left Fender Side Shield (RWAL Ground) N/S
G103 Near T/O for Wiper Motor 18
G105 Front of Engine (Engine Ground) 7, 8, 12
G107 (Diesel) Left Rear of Engine 13
G113 (Diesel) Primary Battery Engine Ground N/S
G114 Battery Engine Ground N/S
G115 (Diesel) Primary Battery Body Ground N/S
G116 Battery Frame Ground N/S
G117 (Diesel) Auxilary Battery Engine Ground N/S
G118 (Diesel) Primary Frame Ground N/S
G120 (Diesel) Auxilary Battery Body Ground N/S
8W - 91 - 8 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONBR/BE
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

SPLICE
NUMBERLOCATION FIG.
S337 Power Seat Harness, Under Passenger Seat N/S
S340 Overhead Console Harness, At Roof Lamps 26
S401 Tail/Stop/Turn and Back-up Lamp Harness, Near T/O to Left
Back-up LampN/S
S402 Tail/Stop/Turn and Back-up Lamp Harness, Near T/O to Right
Back-up LampN/S
S404 Fender Lamp Harness, Near T/O to Tailgate Lamp N/S
S406 Fender Lamp Harness, Near T/O to Tailgate Lamp N/S
8W - 91 - 12 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONBR/BE
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

BODY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS . . . 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS . 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIND NOISE . . . 3
SPECIFICATIONS
WELD LOCATIONS.....................4
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS.....44
BODY SEALER LOCATIONS.............47
BODY GAP AND FLUSH MEASUREMENTS . . 56
BODY OPENING DIMENSIONS...........60TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.............61
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE.......63
DOOR - FRONT.........................68
DOOR - CARGO.........................77
EXTERIOR.............................86
HOOD................................100
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM............105
INTERIOR.............................118
PAINT................................129
SEATS...............................131
STATIONARY GLASS....................145
WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS..................151
BODY
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
²AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL ± BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
²DO NOT STAND UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE
THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON SAFETY
STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.CAUTION: When holes must be drilled or punched
in an inner body panel, verify depth of space to the
outer body panel, electrical wiring, or other compo-
nents. Damage to vehicle can result.
²Do not weld exterior panels unless combustible
material on the interior of vehicle is removed from
the repair area. Fire or hazardous conditions, can
result.
²Always have a fire extinguisher ready for use
when welding.
²Disconnect the negative (-) cable clamp from
the battery when servicing electrical components
that are live when the ignition is OFF. Damage to
electrical system can result.
²Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result.
²Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage
to finish or color can result.
²Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
when servicing interior trim. Plastic panels can
break.
BR/BEBODY 23 - 1

CARGO BOX
NOTE: All measurements are in MM.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION GAP FLUSH
M Fuel Filler Door to Box 3.0 +/- 0.75 0.0 +/- 3.0
N Cab to Box Character Line U/D N/A 0.0 +/- 3.0
O Cargo to Box (side) 31.0 +/- 3.0 5.0 +/- 2.5
P Cab to Box at Centerline 34.0 +/- 3.0 N/A
Q Box to Tailgate U/D N/A 1.0 +/- 1.5
R Tailgate to Bumper 43.0 +/- 3.0 N/A
S Box to Tailgate 6.0 +/- 1.5 1.0 +/- 1.5
T Box to Tailgate 1.0 +/- 1.0 4.0 +/- 1.5
BR/BEBODY 23 - 59
BODY (Continued)

DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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APPLIQUE
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
DECALS
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
HANDLE ESCUTCHEON
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
LATCH
REMOVAL.............................65
INSTALLATION.........................65
LATCH HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................66INSTALLATION.........................66
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
SLAM BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
CHECK CABLE
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
TAILGATE
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
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 MOPARt,
Super Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe molding dry
with lint free cloth. Apply new body side molding
(two sided adhesive) tape to back of applique.
(3) Clean tailgate surface with MOPARt, 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.
Fig. 1 Tailgate Applique
1 - TAILGATE
2 - TAILGATE
3 - ADHESIVE TAPE
4 - APPLIQUE
BR/BEDECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE 23 - 63

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 MopartSuper
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. 2).
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 Handle Escutcheon
1 - TAILGATE
2 - HANDLEÐTOÐRIGHT LATCH CONTROL ROD
3 - ESCUTCHEON
4 - LATCH ROD RETAINER
5 - HANDLEÐTOÐLATCH CONTROL ROD AND RETAINER
6 - HANDLE
23 - 64 DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATEBR/BE

LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove tailgate latch handle escutcheon (Refer
to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAIL-
GATE/HANDLE ESCUTCHEON - REMOVAL).
(2) Open tailgate.
(3) Disengage linkage rod from latch handle.
(4)
Remove screws attaching latch to tailgate (Fig. 3).
(5) Separate latch from tailgate.
(6)
Pull latch and linkage rod from tailgate (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch and linkage rod in tailgate.
(2) Install upper screw attaching latch to tailgate.
(3) Install lower screw attaching check cable and
latch to tailgate.
(4) Engage linkage rod to latch handle.
(5) Install tailgate latch handle escutcheon (Refer
to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAIL-
GATE/HANDLE ESCUTCHEON - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 3 Tailgate Latch
1 - SPACER
2 - CHECK CABLE
3-LATCH4 - LINKAGE ROD
5 - HANDLE ESCUTCHEON
6 - LATCH HANDLE
Fig. 4 Tailgate Latch and Linkage Rod
1 - SILENCER
2 - LATCH ASSEMBLY
3 - LINKAGE ROD
BR/BEDECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE 23 - 65