1998 DODGE RAM 1500 hood release

(8) Install the left a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(9) Position the left end cap and seat the attach-
ment clips fully.
(10) Install the right side mounting bolts on the
a-pillar and one right mounting bolt on the cowl side
panel and tighten to 12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the right a-pillar trim panel. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTAL-
LATION)
(12) Position the right end cap and seat the
attachment clips fully.
(13) Install the one HVAC mounting screw.
(14) Connect the radio antenna.
(15) Connect the two electrical connectors at the
right cowl panel.
(16) Install the right cowl trim cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(17) Connect the air bag control module electrical
connector.
(18) Install the center bracket bolts and tighten to
12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(19) Install the floor console, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTAL-
LATION)
(20) Install the air bag control module cover, if
equipped.
(21) Connect the park brake release handle actua-
tor rod.
(22) Install the hood release handle and tighten
the screws.
(23) Install the two bolts at the column support
bracket and tighten to 14 N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
(24) Install the steering column. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN - INSTALLATION)
(25) Connect the wire harness electrical connectors
above the brake pedal.
(26) Install the two top instrument panel bolts and
tighten to 12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(27) Install the four top instrument panel screws.
(28) Install the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEADLAMP SWITCH BEZEL
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) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
release the top clips on the steering column opening
cover and the lower drivers side bezel.
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
release the switch bezel. (Fig. 17)
(3) Disconnect the electrical connector and remove
the bezel.
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) Connect the electrical connector.
Fig. 17 HEADLIGHT SWITCH BEZEL
1 - SWITCH BEZEL
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - HEADLIGHT SWITCH
23 - 56 INSTRUMENT PANELDR
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(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)

INTAKE AIR HEATER - OPERATION.......14-80
INTAKE AIR HEATER - REMOVAL........14-80
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-82
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY -
INSTALLATION.......................14-82
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY -
OPERATION.........................14-82
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY - REMOVAL . . 14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-30
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION.......................14-31
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
OPERATION.........................14-30
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
REMOVAL..........................14-30
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - DESCRIPTION..........14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - INSTALLATION..........14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - OPERATION............14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - REMOVAL.............14-82
INTAKE MANIFOLD - CLEANING....9-160,9-226,
9-297
INTAKE MANIFOLD - DESCRIPTION . 9-159,9-225,
9-72
INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSPECTION . . 9-160,9-226,
9-297
INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION.....9-160,
9-226,9-298,9-73
INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL....9-159,9-226,
9-297,9-73
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING........9-159,9-225
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................9-72
INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION, AIR....9-199
INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL, AIR.......9-199
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS -
DESCRIPTION..............9-123,9-256,9-28
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS -
INSTALLATION...................9-124,9-30
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS -
REMOVAL......................9-124,9-29
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION.....................8W-97-3
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
INSTALLATION....................8W-97-4
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
OPERATION.......................8W-97-3
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
REMOVAL........................8W-97-3
INTERIOR - CAUTION.................23-62
INTERLOCK - ADJUSTMENTS, BRAKE
TRANSMISSION SHIFT.........21-196,21-365
INTERLOCK - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT . . . 21-196,21-364
INTERLOCK SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION,
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT . . . 21-196,21-364
INTERLOCK SYSTEM - OPERATION,
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT . . . 21-196,21-364
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS -
DESCRIPTION......................Intro.-5
INVERTED FLARING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, DOUBLE.................5-10
IOD FUSE - DESCRIPTION...........8W-97-6
IOD FUSE - INSTALLATION...........8W-97-7
IOD FUSE - OPERATION.............8W-97-6
IOD FUSE - REMOVAL..............8W-97-7
ISO FLARING - STANDARD PROCEDURE
. . . 5-11
ISOLATORS - INSTALLATION, BODY
......23-37
ISOLATORS - REMOVAL, BODY
.........23-36
JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
LOWER BALL
....................2-19,2-34
JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
UPPER BALL
.....................2-27,2-36
JOINT - INSTALLATION, LOWER BALL
. 2-20,2-35
JOINT - INSTALLATION, UPPER BALL
.....2-36
JOINT - REMOVAL, LOWER BALL
.....2-19,2-35
JOINT - REMOVAL, UPPER BALL
.........2-36
JOINT-INNER - INSTALLATION, CV
........3-25
JOINT-INNER - REMOVAL, CV
............3-25
JOINT-OUTER - INSTALLATION, CV
........3-23
JOINT-OUTER - REMOVAL, CV
...........3-22JOINTS - ASSEMBLY, DOUBLE CARDAN
UNIVERSAL..........................3-17
JOINTS - DISASSEMBLY, DOUBLE
CARDAN UNIVERSAL..................3-16
JOUNCE BUMPER - INSTALLATION.......2-43
JOUNCE BUMPER - REMOVAL...........2-43
JOURNAL CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CONNECTING ROD
BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT...........9-272
JUMP STARTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................0-19
JUNCTION BLOCK - INSTALLATION,
BRAKE..............................5-24
JUNCTION BLOCK - REMOVAL, BRAKE....5-24
KEY CYLINDER - INSTALLATION.........19-12
KEY CYLINDER - REMOVAL............19-12
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION, SENTRY................8E-13
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE -
INSTALLATION, SENTRY...............8E-15
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE -
OPERATION, SENTRY.................8E-13
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE - REMOVAL,
SENTRY............................8E-15
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE (SKIM) -
DESCRIPTION, SENTRY................8Q-1
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE (SKIM) -
OPERATION, SENTRY..................8Q-2
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, SENTRY..........8Q-5
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LAMP - OPERATION, SENTRY...........8Q-5
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INITIALIZATION, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - SENTRY................8Q-3
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS) -
DESCRIPTION, SENTRY................8Q-1
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS) -
OPERATION, SENTRY..................8Q-2
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING,
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SENTRY.......8Q-4
KEY LOCK CYLINDER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, IGNITION SWITCH............19-11
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION.......................19-11
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE -
DESCRIPTION, REMOTE................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, REMOTE................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE -
INSTALLATION, REMOTE...............8N-8
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - OPERATION,
REMOTE............................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - REMOVAL,
REMOTE............................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, REMOTE......8N-8
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER -
SPECIFICATIONS, REMOTE..............8N-9
KNOB RELEASE - INSTALLATION, TILT
LEVER.............................19-16
KNOB RELEASE - REMOVAL, TILT LEVER . . 19-16
KNOCK SENSOR - DESCRIPTION.........8I-14
KNOCK SENSOR - INSTALLATION........8I-15
KNOCK SENSOR - OPERATION..........8I-14
KNOCK SENSOR - REMOVAL............8I-15
KNUCKLE - DESCRIPTION...............2-18
KNUCKLE - INSTALLATION..........2-19,2-37
KNUCKLE - OPERATION................2-18
KNUCKLE - REMOVAL..............2-18,2-37
LABEL - DESCRIPTION, VEHICLE
CERTIFICATION....................Intro.-11
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, DOME...........8L-26
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, READING........8L-28
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR.......8Q-5
LAMP - INSTALLATION, CAB CLEARANCE . 8L-12
LAMP - INSTALLATION, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP.....................8L-11
LAMP - INSTALLATION, DOME..........8L-26
LAMP - INSTALLATION, FENDER
MARKER
...........................8L-18
LAMP - INSTALLATION, FOG
............8L-12
LAMP - INSTALLATION, LICENSE PLATE
. . 8L-17
LAMP - INSTALLATION, PARK/TURN
SIGNAL
............................8L-21
LAMP - INSTALLATION, READING
........8L-29LAMP - INSTALLATION, TAILGATE
MARKER...........................8L-18
LAMP - INSTALLATION, UNDERHOOD....8L-25
LAMP - OPERATION, DOME............8L-26
LAMP - OPERATION, READING..........8L-28
LAMP - OPERATION, SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR.......8Q-5
LAMP - REMOVAL, CAB CLEARANCE.....8L-11
LAMP - REMOVAL, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP.....................8L-11
LAMP - REMOVAL, DOME..............8L-26
LAMP - REMOVAL, FENDER MARKER....8L-17
LAMP - REMOVAL, FOG...............8L-12
LAMP - REMOVAL, LICENSE PLATE......8L-17
LAMP - REMOVAL, PARK/TURN SIGNAL . . 8L-21
LAMP - REMOVAL, READING...........8L-28
LAMP - REMOVAL, TAILGATE MARKER . . . 8L-18
LAMP - REMOVAL, UNDERHOOD........8L-25
LAMP INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION,
CARGO.............................8J-20
LAMP INDICATOR - OPERATION, CARGO . . 8J-20
LAMP (MIL) - DESCRIPTION,
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR.............8J-31
LAMP (MIL) - OPERATION,
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR.............8J-31
LAMP OUT INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION . . . 8J-29
LAMP OUT INDICATOR - OPERATION.....8J-29
LAMP RELAY - DESCRIPTION, FOG......8L-12
LAMP RELAY - DESCRIPTION, PARK.....8L-20
LAMP RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, PARK......................8L-20
LAMP RELAY - INSTALLATION, FOG......8L-13
LAMP RELAY - INSTALLATION, PARK.....8L-21
LAMP RELAY - OPERATION, FOG........8L-13
LAMP RELAY - OPERATION, PARK.......8L-20
LAMP RELAY - REMOVAL, FOG.........8L-13
LAMP RELAY - REMOVAL, PARK........8L-21
LAMP REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, MODULE................8M-3
LAMP REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, READING/COURTESY.......8M-3
LAMP SWITCH - DESCRIPTION, BACKUP . . . 8L-8
LAMP SWITCH - DESCRIPTION, BRAKE....8L-9
LAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, BACKUP.....................8L-8
LAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, BRAKE.....................8L-10
LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION, BRAKE . . 8L-11
LAMP SWITCH - OPERATION, BACKUP....8L-8
LAMP SWITCH - OPERATION, BRAKE......8L-9
LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL, BRAKE......8L-10
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION, CENTER
HIGH MOUNTED STOP................8L-11
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION, LICENSE
PLATE .............................8L-17
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION,
UNDERHOOD........................8L-25
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP.....................8L-11
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL, LICENSE PLATE . . 8L-17
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL, UNDERHOOD . . . 8L-25
LAMPS, SPECIFICATIONS - EXTERIOR.....8L-7
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR -
DESCRIPTION........................8L-2
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............8L-3
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR -
OPERATION..........................8L-2
LAMP/SWITCH - INSTALLATION, GLOVE
BOX ...............................8L-28
LAMP/SWITCH - REMOVAL, GLOVE BOX . . 8L-27
LASH ADJUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, HYDRAULIC.............9-125,9-32
LASH ADJUSTMENT AND VERIFICATION
- STANDARD PROCEDURE, VALVE.......9-259
LATCH - INSTALLATION.....23-16,23-23,23-32,
23-47
LATCH - INSTALLATION, GLOVE BOX.....23-52
LATCH - INSTALLATION, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE BIN.......................23-80
LATCH - REMOVAL
....23-16,23-23,23-32,23-47
LATCH - REMOVAL, GLOVE BOX
.........23-52
LATCH - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE BIN
.......................23-80
LATCH RELEASE CABLE/HANDLE
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION
............23-47
LATCH RELEASE CABLE/HANDLE
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL
................23-47
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