RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Air Register: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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.
Panel And Center Distribution Ducts
Panel And Center Distribution Ducts
The panel and center distribution ducts are only serviced as part of the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning
Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement for the service procedures.
Panel Outlet Barrels
WARNING: THE PANEL OUTLET BARRELS INSTALLED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOOR PANEL OUTLET
HOUSINGS MUST NEVER BE REINSTALLED FOLLOWING REMOVAL FOR ANY REASON. THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH
NEW BARRELS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.
Panel Outlet Barrels
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide fiat-bladed tool, gently pry near the center of either side of the panel outlet barrel to release the snap-fit
pivots on the barrel from the pivot pins in the outlet housing of the passenger side airbag module or the instrument cluster bezel.
