RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Glove Compartment: Overhaul
GLOVE BOX
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
DISASSEMBLY
The glove box bin and inner door unit and the glove box handle and latch unit are available for service. The glove box outer door and the glove box
hinge are serviced only in the complete glove box assembly.
HANDLE & LATCH
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down the glove box from the instrument panel.
Fig. 7
3. Remove the four screws that secure the handle and latch unit to the glove box inner door (Fig. 7).
4. Remove the handle and latch unit from the glove box inner door.
INNER DOOR & BIN
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the handle and latch from the glove box.
3. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel.