RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W MDC (1999)
Radio/Stereo Noise Filter Relay: Service and Repair
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.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Filter, Choke And Speaker Relay Remove/Install
2. Reach under the driver side of the instrument panel near the 16-way data link connector and inboard of the ash receiver to access the filter, choke
and speaker relay.
3. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the filter, choke and speaker relay wire harness connector.
4. Remove the two screws that secure the filter, choke, and speaker relay mounting bracket to the instrument panel center brace.
5. Remove the filter, choke, and speaker relay unit from under the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the filter, choke, and speaker relay unit under the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the filter, choke, and speaker relay mounting bracket to the instrument panel center brace. Tighten the
screws to 2.7 Nm (24 in lbs).
3. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the filter, choke and speaker relay wire harness connector.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
