RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Glove Compartment: Service and Repair
Glove Box Component Replacement
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.
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 AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Handle And Latch
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down the glove box from the instrument panel. See Glove Box - Roll Down replacement.
Glove Box Latch And Handle Remove/Install
3. Remove the four screws that secure the handle and latch unit to the glove box inner door.
4. Remove the handle and latch unit from the glove box inner door.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 1.9 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
Inner Door And Bin
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the handle and latch from the glove box. See Glove Box Components - Handle and Latch Replacement for the procedures.
3. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. See Glove Box - Removal Replacement.
Glove Box Inner Door And Bin Remove/Install
4. Remove the two screws that secure the bottom of the glove box outer door to the bottom of the glove box bin.
5. Remove the eight screws that secure the inner door and bin unit to the glove box outer door.
6. Separate the inner door and bin unit from the glove box outer door.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 1.9 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
