RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Drink Holders: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission have a lighted fold-down cup holder installed on the instrument panel just inboard of the glove box.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a lighted storage bin installed on the instrument panel in place of the fold-down cup holder.
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.
Cup Holder
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel. See Cluster Bezel in the Replacement for the procedures.
3. Unlatch and fold the cup holder down from the instrument panel to its open position.
Cup Holder Remove/Install - Automatic Transmission Only
4. Remove the six screws that secure the cup holder to the instrument panel.
5. Pull the cup holder away from the instrument panel far enough to access and disengage the the lamp and hood retainer clip from the back of the
unit.
6. Remove the cup holder unit from the instrument panel.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Storage Bin
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel. See Cluster Bezel in the Replacement for the procedures.
Storage Bin Remove/Install - Manual Transmission Only
3. Remove the two screws that secure the top of the storage bin to the instrument panel.
4. Lower the top of the storage bin far enough to access and disengage the lamp and hood retainer clip from the back of the unit.
5. Lower the top of the storage bin far enough to access and remove the two screws that secure the bottom of the storage bin to the instrument panel.
