RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
Illumination Lamp
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT
BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
NOTE: There may be minor variations in the locations of the bulb/bulb holder units on the back of the single zone A/C-heater controls as a result of
various optional control units. However, the bulb types and service procedures are identical for each of these bulbs. The illumination provisions for the
dual zone A/Cheater controls are NOT serviceable.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.
3. Use a small thin-bladed screwdriver to rotate the bulb holder (2) counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it from the keyed opening in the
A/Cheater control (1) circuit board.
4. Pull the bulb holder and bulb straight out of the circuit board.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the
socket and/or the lamp wiring.
1. Align the bulb holder and bulb (2) with the keyed opening in the circuit board of the A/C-heater control (1).
2. Insert the bulb holder and bulb straight into the circuit board until the bulb holder is firmly seated.
3. Using a small thin-bladed screwdriver, rotate the bulb holder clockwise about 30 degrees on the circuit board to lock it into place.
4. Reinstall the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
