Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Central Timer Module ( CTM ) Low Option: 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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box as described.
Central Timer Module Remove/Install
3. Remove the three screws that secure the outboard glove box opening bracket to the instrument panel.
4. Remove the two screws that secure the Central Timer Module (CTM) mounting bracket to the outboard glove box opening bracket.
5. Remove the outboard glove box opening bracket from the instrument panel through the glove box opening.
6. Pull the CTM and mounting bracket into the glove box opening far enough to disengage the wire harness retainer from the CTM mounting bracket.
7. Unplug the wire harness connector(s) (one connector for low-line models, two connectors for high-line models) from the CTM.
8. Remove the CTM from the instrument panel.
9. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be certain to engage the mounting tab on the outboard side of the CTM mounting bracket with the slot
in the instrument panel end bracket. Tighten the CTM and mounting bracket screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
NOTE: If a new high-line Central Timer Module is installed, the programmable features must be enabled and/or disabled to the customer's
preferred settings. Use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures to perform these operations.
