RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
Drink Holders: Customer Interest
Interior - Cup Holder Sticking/Binding
NUMBER: 23-004-04
GROUP: Body
DATE: February 10, 2004
SUBJECT:
Cup Holder Bind Or Sticks
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adjusting the instrument panel trim to provide clearance for the cup holder.
MODELS:
2004 (DR) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
DIAGNOSIS:
Operate the cup holder. If the cup holder binds or will not open or only opens partially, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Using a plastic trim stick, or suitable tool, gently pry on each side of the Airbag Control Module (ACM) cover located under the cup holder and
remove the ACM cover.
2.
Operated the cup holder with the ACM cover removed. If the cup holder now operates freely, there is an interference between the ACM cover and
bottom of the cup holder. If the cup holder binds with the ACM cover removed, proceed to Step 6.
3.
Install the ACM cover and inspect the area where the cup holder and the ACM cover come together (Fig. 1). There must be a gap between the
ACM cover and the bottom of the cup holder. If the ACM cover is in contact with cup holder, try realigning the cover by pushing the bottom of the
cover towards the front. if this provides a gap and the cup holder now operates freely, the repair is complete. If the gap cannot be achieved by
adjusting the ACM cover proceed to the next step.
