RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Ash Tray: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the ash receiver. From the open position, close the ash receiver slightly and pull it straight out from the pivot pins in the lower instrument
panel.
Ash Receiver Removal/Install
3. Remove the three screws that secure the flame shield to the lower instrument panel.
4. Pull the flame shield away from the lower instrument panel far enough to disengage the two retaining tabs on the top, then lower the shield far
enough to access the ash receiver lamp and hood.
5. Disengage the ash receiver lamp and hood retainer clip from the mounting hole in the flame shield.
6. Remove the flame shield from the lower instrument panel.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
