RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Duct and Outlet Replacement
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
Outlet Barrels
In addition to the panel outlet barrels in the instrument panel, models equipped with the optional rear heater-A/C unit have outlets for the rear seat
passengers located in the left rear side panel lower trim and in the headliner. The service procedures for all of the instrument panel outlet barrels is the
same. The outlets in the left rear side panel and in the headliner are serviced as a unit with the outlet bezels.
Outlet Barrels
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry at the sides of the outlet barrels to release the snap-fit pivots on the barrel
from the pivot pins in the outlet housings of the instrument panel or the instrument cluster bezel.
2. Once the outlet barrel is released from the pivots, tilt the top of the barrel out from the housing to disengage the travel limiter pin on the bottom of
the barrel that is inserted into a slot in the bottom of the housing.
3. To install the outlet barrel, insert the travel limiter pin on the bottom of the barrel into the slot in the bottom of the housing. Position the top of the
barrel in the outlet housing and press inward firmly and evenly on both sides of the barrel until the pivots snap into place.
Outlet Housings
1. Remove the passenger side airbag module from the instrument panel. Refer to Airbag Module - Passenger Side replacement procedures.
2. Remove the barrel(s) from the outlet housing. See Ducts and Outlets - Outlet Barrels replacement procedures.
Outlet Housings
3. Remove the screws that secure the outlet housing to the instrument panel.
4. Remove the outlet housing from the instrument panel.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Defroster Duct Extensions
1. Remove The Instrument Panel from the passenger compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument
Panel/Instrument Panel/Instrument Panel Assembly replacement.
