wheel DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

(3) Install the storage bin, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE BIN -
INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the cup holder, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CUP HOLDER -
INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the glove box. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX - INSTALLA-
TION)
(6) Install the ash receiver. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/ASH RECEIVER - INSTAL-
LATION)
(7) Install the passenger side cowl trim panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(8) Position the passenger side end cap and seat
fully.
STEERING COLUMN OPENING
COVER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the two lower screws. (Fig. 21)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
release the upper clips and remove the cover.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURETO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the cover and seat the upper clips
fully.
(2) Install the two lower screws.
STEERING COLUMN OPENING
SUPPORT BRACKET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column opening cover.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the two screws and remove the diag-
nostic connector.
(3) Loosen the screws and remove the hood release
handle from the bracket.
(4) Remove the two bracket screws and slide
upward off the locating tabs to remove. (Fig. 22)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bracket onto the locating tabs and
slide down.
(2) Install the two screws.
(3) Install the diagnostic connector and install the
two screws.
(4) Install the hood release handle and tighten the
screws.
Fig. 21 STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
1 - SCREWS (2)
2 - COVER
23 - 60 INSTRUMENT PANELDR
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SURROUND (Continued)

(5) Install the steering column opening cover.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLA-
TION)
STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL)(2) Remove the floor console. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the four screws and remove the bin.
(Fig. 23)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install the storage bin and install the four
screws from left to right.
(2) Install the floor console. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 22 COLUMN OPENING BRACKET
1 - LOCATING TABS
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - REINFORCEMENT BRACKET
4 - SCREWS (2)
Fig. 23 STORAGE BIN
1 - SCREWS (4)
2 - STORAGE BIN
DRINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 61
STEERING COLUMN OPENING SUPPORT BRACKET (Continued)

STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
FLOOR PAN AND SEAT MOUNTING FRONT CROSSMEMBER 19
FRONT FENDER 20
FLOOR PAN 21
INNER WHEELHOUSE TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL 22
INNER BOX SIDE PANEL TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 23
INNER WHEELHOUSE, CROSSMEMBERS AND CROSSMEMBER END SUPPORT
BRACKET TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL24
INNER BOX SIDE PANEL TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 25
INNER DOOR PANEL TO OUTER DOOR PANEL - FRONT DOOR (QUAD CAB) 26
INNER DOOR PANEL TO OUTER DOOR PANEL - FRONT DOOR (STANDARD CAB) 27
INNER DOOR PANEL TO OUTER DOOR PANEL - REAR DOOR (QUAD CAB) 28
SILL RAIL - STD CAB 29
SILL RAIL - QUAD CAB 30
Fig. 19 FLOOR PAN
23 - 112 BODY STRUCTUREDR

Fig. 22 INNER WHEELHOUSE
Fig. 23 INNER BOX SIDE PANEL
23 - 114 BODY STRUCTUREDR
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS (Continued)

Fig. 24 INNER WHEELHOUSE
Fig. 25 INNER BOX SIDE PANEL
DRBODY STRUCTURE 23 - 115
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS (Continued)

DESCRIPTION FIGURE
REAR ROOF HEADER TO OUTER ROOF PANEL TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE
TO OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE81
OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO CAB BACK PANEL TO FLOOR SILL, INNER BODY
SIDE APERTURE TO FLOOR SILL82
OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO FLOOR SILL 83
REAR FLOOR CROSSMEMBER AND CAB BACK REINFORCEMENT TO CAB BACK
PANEL TO INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE84
CAB BACK REINFORCEMENT TO CAB BACK PANEL 85
CENTER SHOULDER BELT REINFORCEMENT AND TAPPING PLATES TO CAB BACK
REINFORCEMENT86
A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT TO COWL SIDE PANEL TO OUTER BODY SIDE
APERTURE/APERTURE EXTENSION TO COWL SIDE PANEL87
B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT TO OUTER ROOF PANEL TO OUTER BODY SIDE
APERTURE88
FRONT ROOF HEADER TO OUTER ROOF PANEL/ROOF BOW TO INNER BODY SIDE
APERTURE/FRONT ROOF HEADER TO A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT89
INNER BODY SIDE APERTURE TO REAR ROOF HEADER AND OUTER BODY SIDE
APERTURE TO OUTER ROOF PANEL90
FRONT CROSSMEMBER, WHEELHOUSE CROSSMEMBER AND BRACKET SUPPORT
CROSSMEMBER TO BOX FLOOR PAN91
LONG CROSSMEMBER AND FLOOR BOX CROSS SILL TO BOX FLOOR PAN 92
TAPPING PLATES AND SUPPORT BRACKETS TO REAR CROSS BOX SILL, FRONT
WHEELHOUSE, LONG AND BRACKET SUPPORT CROSSMEMBERS93
STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENTS AND TIE DOWN REINFORCEMENTS TO INNER
BOX SIDE PANEL94
OUTER BOX SIDE REINFORCEMENT BRACES NUT PLATES TO OUTER BOX SIDE
PANEL MOUNTING95
OUTER WHEELHOUSE TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 96
WELD NUT STRIKER CAGE NUT, OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL AND NUT PLATE TO BOX
SIDE TAILGATE REINFORCEMENT97
FRONT BOX PANEL TO FRONT INNER STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENT TO FRONT
BOX SIDE PANEL98
FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO FRONT BOX SIDE PANEL AND BOX FLOOR PANEL TO
BOX FRONT PANEL99
BOX FLOOR PANEL AND INNER WHEELHOUSE PANEL TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL 100
FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND END SUPPORT BRACKET TO LONG CROSSMEMBER
TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL/STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENT AND BOX FLOOR
SILL TO OUTER TAILGATE PILLAR TO INNER TAILGATE PILLAR101
STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENT AND BOX FLOOR SILL CROSSMEMBER TO
INNER TAILGATE PILLAR102
INNER TAILGATE PILLAR PANEL TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL TO TIE DOWN
MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT103
BOX FLOOR SILL CROSSMEMBER TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL 104
INNER TAILGATE PILLAR TO TAILGATE BOX SIDE REINFORCEMENT TO OUTER
TAILGATE PILLAR105
BOX SIDE PANEL AND OUTER TAILGATE PILLAR TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 106
FRONT BOX PANEL TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 107
23 - 122 BODY STRUCTUREDR
WELD LOCATIONS (Continued)

DESCRIPTION FIGURE
INNER BOX SIDE PANEL AND INNER TAILGATE PILLAR TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 108
OUTER WHEELHOUSE PANEL TO INNER WHEELHOUSE PANEL 109
FRONT CROSSMEMBER, LONG CROSSMEMBER, AND WHEELHOUSE
CROSSMEMBER TO FLOOR PAN11 0
WHEELHOUSE CROSSMEMBER, LONG CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CROSS BOX
SILL TO BOX FLOOR PAN111
FRONT AND CENTER STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENTS AND TIE DOWN
MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL11 2
OUTER FRONT AND CENTER STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENT AND OUTER TIE
DOWN MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL11 3
OUTER WHEELHOUSE AND OUTER BRACE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT TO
OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL11 4
TAILGATE BOX SIDE PIVOT REINFORCEMENT TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 115
FRONT BOX SIDE PANEL TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL 116
FRONT BOX SIDE PANEL TO BOX FRONT PANEL TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL/
FRONT STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENT TO FRONT BOX SIDE PANEL TO BOX
FRONT PANEL11 7
BOX FRONT PANEL TO BOX FLOOR PANEL 118
BOX FLOOR PANEL TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL 119
LONG CROSSMEMBERS TO CROSSMEMBER END SUPPORT BRACKETS TO INNER
BOX SIDE PANEL120
INNER WHEELHOUSE PANEL TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL 121
TAILGATE PILLAR OUTER PANEL TO TAILGATE PILLAR INNER PANEL TO INNER
BOX SIDE PANEL122
REAR SILL CROSS BOX TO TAILGATE PILLAR OUTER PANEL AND INNER BOX SIDE
PANEL123
OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL TO BOX FRONT PANEL AND BOX FRONT SIDE PANEL 124
STAKE POCKET REINFORCEMENTS TO INNER BOX SIDE PANEL TO OUTER BOX
SIDE PANEL125
TAILGATE PIVOT REINFORCEMENT AND INNER TAILGATE PILLAR TO INNER BOX
SIDE PANEL TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL126
INNER WHEELHOUSE TO OUTER WHEELHOUSE/TAILGATE PIVOT
REINFORCEMENT TO OUTER TAILGATE PILLAR TO INNER TAILGATE PILLAR127
OUTER TAILGATE PILLAR TO OUTER BOX SIDE PANEL 128
INNER DOOR PANEL TO OUTER DOOR PANEL - FRONT DOOR (QUAD CAB) 129
INNER DOOR PANEL TO OUTER DOOR PANEL - FRONT DOOR (STANDARD CAB) 130
INNER DOOR PANEL TO OUTER DOOR PANEL - REAR DOOR (QUAD CAB) 131
DRBODY STRUCTURE 23 - 123
WELD LOCATIONS (Continued)

Fig. 95 OUTER BOX SIDE REINFORCEMENT BRACES - SHORT CARGO BOX ONLY
Fig. 96 OUTER WHEELHOUSE - SHORT CARGO BOX ONLY
23 - 172 BODY STRUCTUREDR
WELD LOCATIONS (Continued)

Fig. 109 OUTER WHEELHOUSE PANEL - SHORT CARGO BOX ONLY
DRBODY STRUCTURE 23 - 179
WELD LOCATIONS (Continued)

Fig. 111 008 WHEELHOUSE CROSSMEMBER - LONG CARGO BOX ONLY
DRBODY STRUCTURE 23 - 181
WELD LOCATIONS (Continued)