Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Ash Tray: 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.
2. Open the ash receiver. Depress the spring retainer in the center of the ash receiver to release it, then lift the ash receiver slightly and pull it out
from the pivot pins in the instrument panel lower bezel.
Ash Receiver Removal/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the flame shield to the instrument panel lower bezel.
4. Pull the flame shield out from the instrument panel lower bezel far enough to disengage the two retaining tabs on the top, then lower the shield far
enough to access the ash receiver lamp and hood.
5. Squeeze the ash receiver lamp and hood bracket to remove the unit from the mounting hole in the flame shield.
6. Remove the flame shield from the instrument panel lower bezel.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
