2002 DODGE RAM remove seats

SEAT RISER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect seat harness connector.
(2) Remove the seat from the vehicle. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - BENCH SEAT - REMOVAL) or
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - SPLIT BENCH -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the seat track
adjuster to the seat riser (Fig. 22).
(4) Separate the seat track adjuster from the riser.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat track adjuster on the riser.
(2) Install the bolts attaching the seat track
adjuster to the seat riser. Tighten front bolts to 54
N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten rear inboard bolt to
40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten rear outboard bolt
to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the seat in the vehicle. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - BENCH SEAT - INSTALLA-
TION) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - SPLIT
BENCH - INSTALLATION)
(4) Connect seat harness connector.
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - BENCH SEAT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove inboard seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove bolts attaching seat track to seat cush-
ion frame (Fig. 23).
(4) Separate seat track from seat cushion frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat track on seat cushion frame.
(2) Ensure seat track and slider bar are aligned.
(3) Install rear seat track bolts. Tighten seat track
bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install inboard seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE -
INSTALLATION)
(5) Pull seat release and move track rearward.
(6) Install front seat track bolts. Tighten seat
track bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Align slider bars and install bolts. Tighten
slider bar bolts to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.) torque.
(8)
Install seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT -
BENCH SEAT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 22 Seat Riser
1 - SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER
2 - RISERFig. 23 Seat Track Removal
1 - SEAT TRACK
2 - SLIDER BAR
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SEAT TRACK - SPLIT BENCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - SPLIT BENCH - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove bolts from crossbrace to seat cushion
frame and power track (Fig. 24).
(3) Remove bolts attaching center seat to seat
frame and remove center seat.
(4) Remove bolts attaching seat track to seat
frame (Fig. 25) and (Fig. 26).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bolts attaching seat track to seat frame.
Tighten bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install bolts into crossbrace and seat cushion
frame to power track and torque to 10 N´m (8.5±11.5
ft. lbs.).
(3) Install bolts attaching center seat to seat
frame. Tighten bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT
- SPLIT BENCH - INSTALLATION)
(5) Power adjuster on power seat must be cycled in
all 6 functions to ensure the adjuster is working
properly.
Fig. 24 Cross Brace
1 - CROSS BRACE
2 - SEAT TRACK
Fig. 25 Power Seat Track
1 - SEAT SWITCH
Fig. 26 Seat Track Removal/Installation
1 - RELEASE HANDLE
2 - SEAT TRACK
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EASY ENTRY SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front passenger seat. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - SPLIT BENCH - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove recliner handle.
(3) Remove side shield.
(4) Disengage seat track latch release cables.
(5) Remove bolts attaching seat adjuster track to
easy entry seat track. (Fig. 27).
(6) Remove inboard seat back pivot bolt.
(7) Disengage latch release cable from pulley.
(8) Separate seat adjuster track from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position inboard easy entry seat track at seat
back.
(2) Engage latch release cable around pulley.
(3) Install inboard seat back pivot bolt. Tighten
bolt to 50 N´m (36 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install screws attaching seat adjuster track to
seat cushion frame. Tighten screws to 25 N´m (18 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(5) Install bolts attaching easy entry seat track to
seat adjuster track. Tighten front bolts to 17 N´m (12
ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten rear inboard bolts to 21 N´m
(16 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten rear outboard bolts to 45
N´m (33 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Engage seat track latch release cables.
(7) Install front passenger seat. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - SPLIT BENCH - INSTALLA-
TION)
(8) Install side shield.
(9) Install recliner handle.
SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL)
(2) Unwind recliner spring from seat back. Use
care not to lose upper spring seat.
WARNING: DO NOT PULL THE RECLINER CABLE
OR THE RECLINER HANDLE. THE RECLINER LEAD
SCREW IS SPRING LOADED AND WILL EJECT IF
EITHER THE HANDLE , CABLE, OR TOWEL BAR IS
PULLED BEFORE THE LEAD SCREW IS REMOVED.
(3) Remove right and left risers.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the left and right risers.
(2) Install the recliner lead screw and spring in
the seat back.
(3) Install seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION)
STANCHION COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove push-in fasteners attaching stanchion
cover to seat stanchion (Fig. 28).
(2) Separate cover from seat stanchion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cover on seat stanchion.
(2) Install push-in fasteners attaching stanchion
cover to seat stanchion (Fig. 28) .
Fig. 27 EASY ENTRY SEAT TRACK
1 - SEAT ADJUSTER TRACK
2 - RISER
3 - EASY ENTRY SEAT TRACK
4 - SEAT CUSHION
Fig. 28 Stanchion Cover
1 - PUSHÐIN FASTENER
2 - SEAT STANCHION
3 - FLOOR PAN
4 - STANCHION COVER
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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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replaced. The compressor clutch, pulley and clutch
coil are available for service.
OPERATION - HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The high pressure relief valve vents the system
when a discharge pressure of 3445 to 4135 kPa (500
to 600 psi) or above is reached. The valve closes with
a minimum discharge pressure of 2756 kPa (400 psi)
is reached.
The high pressure relief valve vents only enough
refrigerant to reduce the system pressure, and then
re-seats itself. The majority of the refrigerant is con-
served in the system. If the valve vents refrigerant, it
does not mean the valve is faulty.
The high pressure relief valve is a factory-cali-
brated unit. The valve cannot be adjusted or
repaired, and must not be removed or otherwise dis-
turbed. The valve is only serviced as a part of the
compressor assembly.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C COMPRESSOR
When investigating an air conditioning related
noise, you must first know the conditions under
which the noise occurs. These conditions include:
weather, vehicle speed, transmission in gear or neu-
tral, engine speed, engine operating temperature,
and any other special conditions. Noises that develop
during air conditioning operation can often be mis-
leading. For example: What sounds like a failed front
bearing or connecting rod, may be caused by loose
bolts, nuts, mounting brackets, or a loose compressor
clutch assembly.
Drive belts are speed sensitive. At different engine
speeds and depending upon belt tension, belts can
develop noises that are mistaken for a compressor
noise. Improper belt tension can cause a misleading
noise when the compressor clutch is engaged, which
may not occur when the compressor clutch is disen-
gaged. Check the serpentine drive belt condition and
tension before beginning this procedure(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
(1) Select a quiet area for testing. Duplicate the
complaint conditions as much as possible. Switch the
compressor on and off several times to clearly iden-
tify the compressor noise. Listen to the compressor
while the clutch is engaged and disengaged. Probe
the compressor with an engine stethoscope or a long
screwdriver with the handle held to your ear to bet-
ter localize the source of the noise.
(2) Loosen all of the compressor mounting hard-
ware and retighten. Tighten the compressor clutch
mounting nut. Be certain that the clutch coil is
mounted securely to the compressor, and that the
clutch plate and pulley are properly aligned and have
the correct air gap. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH - INSTALLATION)
(3) To duplicate a high-ambient temperature condi-
tion (high head pressure), restrict the air flow
through the condenser. Install a manifold gauge set
to be certain that the discharge pressure does not
exceed 2760 kPa (400 psi).
(4) Check the refrigerant system plumbing for
incorrect routing, rubbing or interference, which can
cause unusual noises. Also check the refrigerant lines
for kinks or sharp bends that will restrict refrigerant
flow, which can cause noises. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAU-
TION)
(5) If the noise is from opening and closing of the
high pressure relief valve, recover, evacuate, and
recharge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIG-
ERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE) If the high pressure relief valve still
does not seat properly, replace the compressor.
(6) If the noise is from liquid slugging on the suc-
tion line, replace the accumulator. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/AC-
CUMULATOR - REMOVAL) Check the refrigerant oil
level and the refrigerant system charge. (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL) (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - SPECI-
FICATIONS - CHARGE CAPACITY) If the liquid
slugging condition continues following accumulator
replacement, replace the compressor.
(7) If the noise continues, replace the compressor
and repeat Step 1.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
The compressor may be removed and repositioned
without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or dis-
charging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not
necessary if servicing the compressor clutch or clutch
coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.
(1) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
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A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued)