RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Outlet Barrels
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry at the sides of the outlet barrels to release the snap-fit pivots on the barrel
from the pivot pins in the outlet housings of the instrument panel or the instrument cluster bezel.
2. Once the outlet barrel is released from the pivots, tilt the top of the barrel out from the housing to disengage the travel limiter pin on the bottom of
the barrel that is inserted into a slot in the bottom of the housing.
INSTALLATION
1. To install the outlet barrel, insert the travel limiter pin on the bottom of the barrel into the slot in the bottom of the housing. Position the top of the
barrel in the outlet housing and press inward firmly and evenly on both sides of the barrel until the pivots snap into place.
Outlet Housing Replacement
OUTLET HOUSINGS
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. Remove the passenger side airbag module from the instrument panel. Refer to Passenger Side Airbag Module Removal and Installation.
2. Remove the barrel(s) from the outlet housing. See Ducts and Outlets Removal and Installation - Outlet Barrels.
See: Outlet Barrel Replacement
Outlet Housings
3. Remove the screws that secure the outlet housing to the instrument panel.
4. Remove the outlet housing from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
Rear Overhead Duct Replacement
REAR OVERHEAD DUCT
