RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Multiple Junction Connector: Service and Repair
Junction Block
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS 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.
2. Remove the knee blocker from the instrument panel. See Knee Blocker Replacement.
3. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to access and unplug all of the wire harness connectors from the
junction block cavities.
Junction Block Remove/Install
4. With the driver side front door open, remove the two screws that secure the junction block to the left instrument panel end bracket.
5. Reach through the outboard side of the instrument panel steering column opening to remove the junction block from the left instrument panel end
bracket.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.8 N.m (25 in. lbs.).
