RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Cigarette Lighter: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the accessory switch plate from the instrument panel. See Accessory Switch Plate Replacement.
Cigar Lighter And Power Outlet
3. Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of the cigar lighter receptacle base.
4. Unscrew the shell clamp that secures the cigar lighter receptacle base to the back of the accessory switch plate.
5. Pull the cigar lighter receptacle base out from the front of the accessory switch plate.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install.