Body DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

(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)

INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTERIOR
CAUTION.............................62
4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL.............................62
INSTALLATION.........................62
A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................64
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL.............................65
INSTALLATION.........................65
COAT HOOK
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................67
C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
HEADLINER
REMOVAL.............................68INSTALLATION.........................68
B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................68
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................69
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION.......................70
INSTALLATION - REAR VIEW MIRROR
SUPPORT BRACKET...................70
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................70
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................71
BODY VENT
REMOVAL.............................71
INSTALLATION.........................71
REAR DOOR SILL TRIM COVER
REMOVAL.............................71
INSTALLATION.........................71
LOAD FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................71
INSTALLATION.........................72
LOAD FLOOR SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL.............................72
INSTALLATION.........................72
INTERIOR
CAUTION
CAUTION:: Do not attempt to remove interior trim
panels/moldings without first removing the neces-
sary adjacent panels. To avoid damaging the pan-
els, ensure that all the screws and clips are
removed before attempting to remove an interior
trim panel/molding. Trim panels are somewhat flex-
ible but can be damaged if handled improperly.
4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small pry bar or equivalent, remove
the insert, the nut and remove the shifter knob. (Fig.
2)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry up
the boot from the console. (Fig. 1)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the shift boot over the shifter lever
fully seat onto the console.
23 - 62 INTERIORDR

(2) Install the shifter knob and nut and tighten to
27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(3) Position the insert and seat into the knob fully.
A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trim plugs and remove the bolts. (Fig.
3)
(2) Remove the a-pillar trim/grab handle from the
a-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bottom a-pillar locating tabs and
install the a-pillar trim.
(2) Install the bolts and tighten to 6 N´m (55 in.
lbs.).
(3) Close the trim plugs.
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the cowl trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/COWL TRIM - REMOVAL)
STANDARD CAB
(1) Remove the shoulder belt anchor bolt.
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the lower b-pillar trim. (Fig. 4)
QUAD CAB
(1) Remove the rear door sill trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR DOOR SILL TRIM COVER
- REMOVAL)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the lower b-pillar trim.
Fig. 1 SHIFTER BOOT
1 - CONSOLE
2 - SHIFTER KNOB
3 - SHIFTER BOOT
Fig. 2 SHIFTER KNOB
1 - SHIFTER KNOB
2 - INSERT
3 - NUT
Fig. 3 A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - A-PILLAR TRIM
3 - TRIM PLUG
4 - BOLTS (2)
DRINTERIOR 23 - 63
4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT (Continued)

(3) Pull seat belt out of the trim panel through the
slot provided. (Fig. 5)
INSTALLATION
QUAD CAB
(1) Route the shoulder belt through the slot in the
trim.
(2) Position the trim and seat the attachment clips
fully.
(3) Install the rear door sill trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM COVER -
INSTALLATION)
STANDARD CAB
(1) Position the trim and seat the attachment clips
fully.
(2) Install the seat belt anchor and bolt and
tighten to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
BOTH BODY STYLES
(1) Install the cowl trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(2) Install the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat belt turning loop. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT TURNING
LOOP ADJUSTER - REMOVAL)
(2) Open the trim plugs and remove the grab han-
dle bolts, if equipped. (Fig. 6)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the upper b-pillar trim. (Fig. 7) or (Fig. 8)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the upper b-pillar trim and seat the
attachment clips fully.
(2) Install the grab handle bolts and tighten to 6
N´m (55 in. lbs.).
(3) Close the grab handle trim plugs.
(4) Install the seat belt turning loop. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT TURNING
LOOP ADJUSTER - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 4 LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM - STANDARD CAB
1 - SEAT BELT
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR HOLE
4 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 5 LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM - QUAD CAB
1 - SEAT BELT
2 - SEAT BELT SLOT
3 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
23 - 64 INTERIORDR
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM (Continued)

CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the rear seats, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)(3) Remove the floor console, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the lower b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(5) On quad cab models, remove the lower seat
belt anchor next to the b-pillar.
(6) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the rear cup holder, if equipped.
(7) Remove the jack assembly.
(8) Remove the carpet.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the carpet.
(2) Install the jack assembly.
(3) Install the rear cup holder, if equipped.
(4) Install the lower b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(5) On quad cab models, install the lower seatbelt
anchor bolt next to the b-pillar and tighten to 40 N´m
(30 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the floor console, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTAL-
LATION)
(7) Install the rear seats, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - INSTALLATION)
(8) Install the front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 6 GRAB HANDLE
1 - GRAB HANDLE
2 - TRIM PLUGS
3 - BOLTS
Fig. 7 UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM - STANDARD CAB
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM
3 - SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP
4 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 8 UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM - QUAD CAB
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM
3 - TURNING LOOP
4 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
DRINTERIOR 23 - 65
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM (Continued)

COAT HOOK
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry
down the release clip and remove the hook. (Fig. 9)
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap the coat hook into the sheet metal and
seat the base of the coat hook fully.
(2) Push the upper portion in until it snaps or
seats to the base.
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the cowl trim panel. (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl trim and seat the attachment
clips fully.
C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the upper c-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the seat belt anchor bolt. (Fig. 11)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the lower c-pillar trim.
(4) Pull seat belt out of the trim panel through the
slot provided.
Fig. 9 COAT HOOK
1 - COAT HOOK
2 - RELEASE CLIP
3 - HEADLINER
Fig. 10 COWL/SILL TRIM PANEL
1 - COWL TRIM PANEL
2 - CLIP INSERTS
3 - DOOR SILL
Fig. 11 C-PILLAR TRIM
1 - C-PILLAR
2 - UPPER C-PILLAR TRIM
3 - SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP
4 - LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM
5 - SEAT BELT
6 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR
23 - 66 INTERIORDR

INSTALLATION
(1) Route the shoulder belt through the slot in the
trim.
(2) Position the trim and seat the attachment clips
fully.
(3) Install the seat belt anchor bolt and tighten to
40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the upper c-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat belt turning loop. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT TURNING
LOOP ADJUSTER - REMOVAL)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the upper c-pillar trim. (Fig. 11)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the upper c-pillar trim and seat the
attachment clips fully.
(2) Install the seat belt turning loop. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT TURNING
LOOP ADJUSTER - INSTALLATION)
FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the 4WD shifter boot. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT -
REMOVAL)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry up
the transmission shifter boot from the console.
(3) Remove the transmission shifter extension.
(4) Remove the console inserts. (Fig. 12)
(5) Remove and discard the three bolts. (Fig. 13)
(6) Lift up on the back and remove the console.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the front of the console up under the
instrument panel.
(2) Lower the back of the console and install three
new screws.
(3) Install the inserts.
(4) Install the transmission shifter extension.
(5) Position the transmission shifter boot in place
and seat the attachment clips fully.
(6) Install the 4WD shifter boot. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT -
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 12 FLOOR CONSOLE INSERTS
1 - BIN MAT INSERT
2 - STORAGE BIN/SHIFT BOOT
3 - CUP HOLDER MAT INSERT
4 - FLOOR CONSOLE
Fig. 13 FLOOR CONSOLE
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - FLOOR CONSOLE
3 - BOLTS (3)
4 - SHIFTER LEVER
DRINTERIOR 23 - 67
C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM (Continued)

HEADLINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the upper c-pillar trim, if equipped.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the coat hooks. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/COAT HOOK - REMOVAL)
(5) Disconnect the headliner harness electrical con-
nector at the left a-pillar.
(6) Remove the dome lamp. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/DOME
LAMP - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove the sun visor supports. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR SUPPORT -
REMOVAL)
(10) Lower the headliner and disconnect the center
high mounted stop light.
(11) Lower the front of the headliner down to the
floor just in front of the instrument panel and
remove through the passenger door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the headliner into the vehicle through
the passenger door.
(2) Raise the headliner and insert the right side
above right side pillar trim pieces.
(3) Connect the center high mounted stop light
electrical connector.
(4) Install the sun visor supports. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR SUPPORT - INSTAL-
LATION)
(5) Install the coat hooks. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/COAT HOOK - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(8) Install the dome lamp. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/DOME LAMP
- INSTALLATION)
(9) Connect the headliner harness electrical con-
nector at the left a-pillar.
(10) Install the upper c-pillar trim, if equipped.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
INSTALLATION)(11) Install the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the upper a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trim plugs and remove the bolts. (Fig.
14)
(2) Remove the grab handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the grab handle and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 6 N´m (55 in. lbs.) and
install the trim plugs.
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the child seat tethers, if equipped.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CHILD
TETHER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and remove the utility
hooks/bin latch, if equipped. (Fig. 15)
Fig. 14 GRAB HANDLE
1 - GRAB HANDLE
2 - TRIM PLUGS
3 - BOLTS
23 - 68 INTERIORDR

(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the center seat belt trim bezel, if equipped.
(4) On quad cab models, remove the left lower
c-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) On standard cab models, remove the left lower
b-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the push pin fasteners, if equipped,
and remove the back panel trim. (Fig. 16) or (Fig. 17)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the back panel trim behind the right
pillar trim.
(2) Route the center belt and trim bezel through
the back panel, if equipped.
(3) On standard cab models, install the left lower
b-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(4) On quad cab models, install the left lower c-pil-
lar trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-
PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(5) Position the center belt trim bezel, if equipped,
and seat the attachment clips fully.
(6) Install the utility hooks/bin latch and screws, if
equipped.
(7) Install the child seat tethers, if equipped.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CHILD
TETHER - INSTALLATION)
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connec-
tor.
(2) Loosen the mirror base setscrew (Fig. 18).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
Fig. 15 UTILITY HOOK/STORAGE BIN LATCH
1 - SCREW
2 - UTILITY HOOK
3 - UTILITY HOOK COVER
4 - COVER LOCK TAB
Fig. 16 CAB BACK PANEL - STANDARD CAB
1 - CAB BACK PANEL
2 - CAB BACK
3 - UTILITY HOOK
4 - STORAGE BIN LATCH
Fig. 17 CAB BACK PANEL - QUAD CAB
1 - PUSH PIN FASTENER
2 - CAB BACK
3 - CAB BACK PANEL
4 - PUSH PIN FASTENER
DRINTERIOR 23 - 69
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Snap the visor support into the sheet metal
and seat the release clip fully.
BODY VENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cab back panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(2) While holding the vent, press the tabs to
release the vent into the cab back panel. (Fig. 20)
(3) Twist the vent and remove through the vent
hole.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the vent into the vent hole in the cab
back panel.
(2) Twist the vent and pull it into the hole frame
and seat the tabs fully.
(3) Install the cab back panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
REAR DOOR SILL TRIM COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry up
the sill trim and remove. (Fig. 21)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the sill trim and seat the attachment
clips fully.
LOAD FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Fold the rear seat cushion up.
(2) Remove the rear nuts in each corner. (Fig. 22)
(3) Fold the load floor up, remove the front bolts
and remove the tray. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 20 BODY VENT
1 - RETAINER TABS
2 - BODY VENT
3 - CAB BACK PANEL
Fig. 21 REAR DOOR SILL TRIM
1 - SILL TRIM
2 - REAR DOOR SILL
Fig. 22 REAR LOAD FLOOR - REAR FASTENERS
1 - REAR SEAT CUSHION
2 - NUTS (2)
3 - STOWAGE TRAY
DRINTERIOR 23 - 71
SUN VISOR SUPPORT (Continued)