RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Front Door Interior Handle: Service and Repair
INTERIOR HANDLE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Position the waterdam out of the way and disconnect the actuator rod (3) from interior door handle actuator (5) and the door latch (2), if necessary.
3. Remove the two nuts (4) that secure the interior door handle actuator to the door (1) and remove the actuator.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the interior door handle actuator (5) onto the door (1).
2. Install the two nuts (4) that secure the interior door handle actuator to the door. Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 in.lbs.).
3. Connect the actuator rod (3) to the interior door handle actuator and the door latch (2), if removed.
4. Reposition the waterdam and install the door trim panel.