RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Passenger Side Airbag Module Remove/Install
6. Remove the two screws that secure the passenger side airbag module front bracket to the instrument panel.
7. Remove the three screws that secure the passenger side airbag module rear bracket to the glove box opening upper reinforcement.
Passenger Side Airbag Door Remove/Install
8. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool and starting at the lower left edge, gently pry the passenger side airbag door away
from the instrument panel top cover to release the five snap retainers.
9. Remove the passenger side airbag module and door from the instrument panel as a unit.
10. Inspect the five slots in the instrument panel top cover airbag door opening and remove any airbag door snap retainers that did not remain on
the airbag door tabs during removal.
11. Reverse the removal procedures to install. When reinstalling the airbag door to the instrument panel top cover, be certain that the snap
retainers on the airbag door tabs are fully engaged in the five instrument panel top cover slots. Tighten the four passenger side airbag door
panel outlet housing plastic support bracket mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.). Tighten the passenger side airbag module front and rear
bracket mounting screws to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
12. Before reinstalling the glove box, be certain that the airbag module wire harness connector latches are fully engaged.
13. Do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. See Airbag System in the Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures.
