RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1999)
Glove Compartment Lock: Service and Repair
Glove Box Latch Striker Remove/Install
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.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the trim strip from the upper glove box opening. Refer to Instrument Panel Glove Box Opening Upper Trim Strip in the Replacement for
the procedures.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
4. Remove the latch striker from the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch striker onto the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws
to 2.2 Nm (20 in lbs).
3. Install the trim strip onto the upper glove box opening. Refer to Instrument Panel Glove Box Opening Upper Trim Strip in the Replacement for the
procedures.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.