RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
Glove Compartment: Service and Repair
Glove Box
GLOVE BOX
The glove box on this model can be rolled down beyond the integral stops in order to access many components for service, without complete glove
box removal. See Glove Box Roll Down for the procedure. The glove box can also be removed from the instrument panel completely.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT
IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Glove Box Components
GLOVE BOX COMPONENTS
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 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.
Glove Box Replacement
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down the glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box Roll Down.
Glove Box Remove/Install
3. Remove the three screws that secure the glove box hinge to the instrument panel lower glove box opening reinforcement.
4. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the glove box hinge to the instrument panel lower glove box opening reinforcement.
2. Install and tighten the three screws that secure the glove box hinge to the instrument panel lower glove box opening reinforcement. Tighten the
screws to 3.4 Nm (30 in. lbs.).
3. Roll up the glove box into the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box Roll Down.