RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: 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.
Cigar Lighter And Power Outlet
2. Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of the cigar lighter receptacle base, or open the power outlet door in the upper inboard corner of the
instrument cluster bezel.
Cigar Lighter And Power Outlet Remove/Install
3. Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and note the position of the rectangular retaining bosses of the mount that secures the
receptacle base to the instrument panel or the instrument cluster bezel.
4. Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining
bosses of the mount.
5. Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the
receptacle base out of the mount.
6. Pull the receptacle base away from the instrument panel or the instrument cluster bezel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness
connector.
7. Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet mount from the instrument panel or the instrument cluster bezel.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install.