Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Amplifier: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry along the edges of the passenger side door sill trim to release the snap-clip
retainers that secure it to the sill. Carefully disengage the ends of the sill trim from the inner cowl side trim panel at the front, and from the cab side
trim panel at the rear, then remove the sill trim from the vehicle.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the passenger side inner cowl side trim panel to release the snap-clip
retainer that secures it to the door hinge pillar and remove it from the cowl side.
Amplifier Connections Remove/Install
4. Unplug the two wire harness connectors from the amplifier.