2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual QUAD CAB
NOTE: All measurements are in MM.
QUAD CAB
DESCRIPTION GAP FLUSH
A Door to Windshield Molding N/A 2.0 +/- 2.0
B Front Door to Roof 5.0 +/- 1.5 0.0 +/- 1.0
C Rear Door to Roof 5.0 +/- 1.0 0.0

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual 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 (

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual BODY OPENING DIMENSIONS
WINDSHIELD OPENING
DOOR OPENING - REGULAR CAB
BACKLITE OPENING
DOOR OPENING - QUAD CAB
23 - 60 BODYBR/BE
BODY (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
BODY COMPONENTS
Description N´m Ft. lbs. In. lbs.
Ash receiver flame
shield screws2Ð20
Bench seat back latch
bolts25 18 Ð
Bench seat back to
cushion pivot bolt25 18 Ð
Bench s

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Description N´m Ft. lbs. In. lbs.
Center seat/seat frame
bolts25 18 Ð
Cubby bin screws 2 Ð 20
Cup holder screws 2 Ð 20
Door hinge to A-pillar
bolt28 21 Ð
Door latch screw 11 8 Ð
Door latch strik

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
APPLIQUE
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
DECALS
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTAL

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual 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

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual 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 ha