INSTALLATION RAM Pickup 3500

INSTALLATION

1. Position the tailgate check cable (3) onto the left and right side of the tailgate as necessary.
2. Install the bolt (4) that secures the small end of the tailgate check cable(s) to the tailgate and tighten the bolt(s) to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the tailgate check cable (3) to the left and right side of the cargo box below the tailgate striker (1) as necessary.
4. Install the large end of the tailgate check cable(s) onto the cargo box. Make sure that the cable lock tab(s) (4) fully engage.

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1. Open the tailgate (3).
2. Remove the screws (1) and remove the tailgate liner (2), if equipped.
3. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the tailgate cover (2) to the inside of the tailgate and remove the cover.

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1. For vehicles without a tailgate liner, install the cover (2) onto the tailgate (1) and install the bolts (3).
2. Tighten the bolts using the sequence shown in illustration.
3. On vehicles with a tailgate liner, position the tailgate cover onto the inside of the tailgate (3).
4. Install the liner (2) onto the tailgate.
5. Install the screws (1) that secure the tailgate cover to the tailgate.
6. Tighten the screws using the sequence shown in illustration.

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1. Remove the latch release handle (3). Refer to «HANDLE, Latch Release , Removal»(ref-457777-S06109865012012030200000) .
2. Remove the screws (1) and remove the lock cylinder (2).

1. Install the lock cylinder (2) and install the screws (1).
2. Install the latch release handle (3). Refer to «HANDLE, Latch Release , Installation»(ref-457777-S33664488422012030200000) .

1. Position the release handle (1) and the control (2) onto the tailgate.
2. Install the two nuts (3) that secure the release handle and control to the tailgate. Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the backup camera electrical connector (1), if equipped.
4. Locate the actuator rods (2) to the control using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and connect the rods to the control.
5. Install the tailgate cover and liner, if equipped. Refer to «COVER, Tailgate , Installation»(ref-457777-S00786267442012030200000) .

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1. Remove the tailgate cover. Refer to «COVER, Tailgate , Removal»(ref-457777-S20398877692012030200000) .
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the actuator rod (3) at the control (2) for the latch (1) being serviced.
3. Disconnect the actuator rod from the control.
4. Remove the two bolts (1 and 4) that secure the latch (2) to the tailgate and position the tailgate check cable (6) out of the way.
5. Remove the latch from the tailgate.

1. Loose assemble the latch (2) to the tailgate.
2. Install the cable and anchor bolt (4) to the latch.
3. Install the bolt (1) securing the latch (2).
4. Tighten the fasteners to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the actuator rod (3) and secure the clip (1) fully.
6. Install the tailgate cover. Refer to «COVER, Tailgate , Installation»(ref-457777-S00786267442012030200000) .

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1. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, release the retaining clips and remove the spoiler (1) from the tailgate (2).

1. Position the spoiler (1) to the holes in the top of the tailgate (2).
2. Insert the locating pin into the center of the tailgate top and line up the retaining clips into the holes.
3. Working from the center out tap the retaining clips into the holes fully.

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1. Open the tailgate and using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the tailgate striker (1) being serviced.
2. Remove the striker from the cargo box (2).

1. Position the striker (1) onto the cargo box (2) using the reference mark made during the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the striker to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).

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1. Open the tailgate and locate the tailgate check cable (3) on the left and right of the cargo box below the tailgate striker (1) as necessary.
2. Pry the cable lock tab(s) (4) outward using a screwdriver or flat bladed tool (2) and remove the tailgate check cable(s) from the cargo box.
3. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Partially close the tailgate so that the notch in the right side tailgate pivot pocket (2) aligns with the flats on the right side tailgate pivot pin.
5. Lift the tailgate upward far enough to disengage the tailgate pivot pocket from the right side tailgate pivot pin.
6. Carefully slide the tailgate to the right far enough to disengage it from the left side tailgate pivot pin and remove the tailgate.
7. If required, remove the bushing (2) from each tailgate pivot pocket (3).

1. If removed, install the bushing (2) into each tailgate pivot pocket (3).
2. Position the tailgate (1) onto the left side tailgate pivot pin (3).
3. Partially close the tailgate so that the notch in the right side tailgate pivot pocket (2) aligns with the flats on the right side tailgate pivot pin.
4. Lower the tailgate onto the right side tailgate pivot pin.
5. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
6. Connect the tailgate check cables (3) to the cable bolts (2) located below each tailgate striker (1). Refer to «CABLE, Tailgate , Installation»(ref-457777-S28013780582012030200000) .

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1. Remove the exterior door handle. Refer to «HANDLE, Exterior , Removal»(ref-457777-S31484575822012030200000) .
2. Separate the lock cylinder (1) from the handle.

1. Position the door lock cylinder (1) into the exterior door handle.
2. Install the exterior handle. Refer to «HANDLE, Exterior , Installation»(ref-457777-S41820146952012030200000) .

1. Carefully position the door studs (2) onto the hinges and support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Loosely install the nuts (1 and 3) secure the door to the hinges.
3. Align the door to the hinges using the reference marks made during the removal procedure
4. Tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.) using the following sequence; Tighten the upper nut of the top hinge. Tighten the lower nut of the bottom hinge. Tighten the upper nut of the bottom hinge. Tighten the lower nut of the top hinge.
5. Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness.
6. Install the grommet over the connector and seat the connector into the A-pillar fully.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to «DOOR , Adjustments»(ref-457777-S37336673342012030200000) .

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1. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the mirror flag (1).

1. Position the mirror flag (1) onto the door and seat the clips fully.

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1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to «PANEL, Door Trim , Removal»(ref-457777-S23683841882012030200000) .
2. Remove the door speaker. Refer to «SPEAKER , Removal»(ref-457804-S08001118742012030200000) .
3. Remove the inner belt molding (3).
4. Install the window switch if required and lower the glass (1) down in the door to position the glass attachment clips (2) for access through the speaker opening and the service access plug.
5. Separate the glass clips (2) from the regulator lift plates (3 and 4).
6. Rotate the top of the glass (1) forward in the door to release the glass from the run channels.
7. Remove the door glass (1) from the door (3) and separate the clips (2) if necessary.

1. Install the mounting clips (2) onto the glass, if necessary.
2. Insert the narrow end of the glass (1) into the door through the opening between the inner and outer panels (3). Then engage the front edge of the glass into the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip before rotating the back edge of the glass rearward into the B-pillar portion of the weatherstrip.
3. Pull the glass upward evenly far enough so it can be verified that the glass is seated into both glass run channels.
4. Push the glass down to seat the clips (2) into regulator lift plates (3 and 4) fully.
5. Pull up on the glass and make sure that it is secure.
6. Install the inner belt molding (3) onto the door and seat fully.
7. Install the door speaker. Refer to «SPEAKER , Installation»(ref-457804-S27892176092012030200000) .
8. Install the trim panel. Refer to «PANEL, Door Trim , Installation»(ref-457777-S13542642742012030200000) .

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1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the handle mounting screw (1).
3. Disconnect the control rod (3) from the handle (2).
4. Remove the handle from the door.

1. Place the handle (2) into position at the door.
2. Connect the control rod (3) to the handle.
3. Install the handle mounting screw (1).
4. Install the door trim panel.

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the carrier plate (1). Refer to «PLATE, Carrier , Removal»(ref-457777-S09105240152012030200000) .
3. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the exterior handle (2) from the door.
4. Release the clips (1) and disconnect the linkages (2 and 3) from the handle.

1. Install the linkages (2 and 3) onto the door handle and secure the clips (1).
2. Position the linkages (3) into the door and install the handle (2).
3. Install the bolts (1) and tighten to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
4. Install the carrier plate. Refer to «PLATE, Carrier , Installation»(ref-457777-S02132440432012030200000) .
5. Connect the battery negative cable.

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1. Spray parts as necessary using Mopar® Spray White Lube with Lithium or equivalent.
2. Remove any excess grease.