1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can
result.
PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use MOPARt
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION) for
Body Code Plate information.
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PAINT TOUCH-UP
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with MOPARtTar/Road
Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow to dry.
(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat
of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without run-
ning. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface.
Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.
(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up
paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original
color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch-up
paint to dry hard.(5) On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch-up
color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
polished with rubbing compound.
(6) On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat
to touch-up paint with the same technique as
described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.
WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
WITH PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL ± BASED CLEAN-
ING SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL ± BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING &
POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not remove more than .5 mils of
clearcoat finish, if equipped. Basecoat paint must
retain clearcoat for durability.
Use a Paint Thickness Gauge #PR-ETG-2X or equiv-
alent to determine film thickness before and after
the repair.
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in
clearcoat or single-stage finishes can be reduced with
light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polishing.If
the finish has been finesse sanded in the past,
it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding opera-
tion should be performed by a trained automo-
tive paint technician.
23 - 74 PAINTDR
BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................76
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLAT

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................76
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................77
CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................79
CENTER SEAT BACK LID
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
CENTER SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
CENTER SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LID
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN COVERING
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LATCH
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL.............................81INSTALLATION.........................81
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
LUMBAR SUPPORT HANDLE/BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
SEAT CUSHION FRAME - REAR
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
SEAT BACK REAR - FOOTMANS LOOP
BRACKETS
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove and discard the front bolts. (Fig. 1)(2) Position the seats forward, remove the rear
bolts and discard.
(3) Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector, if equipped. (Fig. 2)
(4) Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly back in the vehicle.
(5) Remove the nuts attaching the center seat to
the drivers seat and the passenger seat and discard.
(Fig. 3)
DRSEATS 23 - 75

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Roll the seat assembly forward and remove the
center seat portion.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.(1) Install the center seat and roll the seat as

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Install the seat back onto the storage bin/cush-
ion and install new hinge bolts.
(2) Tighten the hinge to storage

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (1) Position the hinge cover over the hinge and
close over the lock tabs.
(2) Install the pivot bolt and tighten to 10 N´m (89
in. lbs.).
(3) Reposition the storage bin/cushion cover.
(4) Connect the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Inertia Hinge
(1) Remove the seat back inertia hinge cover.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK
INERTIA HINGE COVER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove and discard the inertia hinge bolts and
remove the hing

Inertia Hinge
(1) Remove the seat back inertia hinge cover.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK
INERTIA HINGE COVER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove and discard the inertia hinge bolts and
remove the hinge. (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
Free Pivot Hinge/Cover
(1) Position the pivot hinge cover over the pivot
hinge and install the 12v power supply harness into
the channel, if equipped.
(2) Close the hinge cover flat and position the
spacer into place.
(3) Align the stop pin with the spacer and hinge
and install the assembly onto the seat back.
(4) Install a new pivot bolt and tighten to 25 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.)
Inertia Hinge
(1) Install the inertia hinge onto the center seat
back and install new bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat back inertia hinge covers.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK
INERTIA HINGE COVER - INSTALLATION)
(1) Install the center seat back. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK -
INSTALLATION)
CENTER SEAT BACK LID
REMOVAL
(1) Open the center armrest/seat back.
(2) Remove the four screws attaching the hinge to
the storage bin/cushion and remove the lid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the center seat back lid onto the stor-
age bin/cushion and install the screws.
CENTER SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER SEAT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the center armrest/seat back. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER ARMREST / SEAT
BACK - REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the center armrest/seat back. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER ARMREST / SEAT
BACK - INSTALLATION)
(2) Install the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER SEAT - INSTALLATION)
CENTER SEAT CUSHION
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the center seat cushion or underseat
storage bin lid. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER
SEAT CUSHION/UNDERSEAT STORAGE BIN LID
- REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the zip strips and remove the cover
from the cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the cover over the center seat cushion
and connect the zip strips.
(2) Install the center seat cushion or under seat
storage bin lid. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER
SEAT CUSHION/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LID
- INSTALLATION)
Fig. 10 INERTIA HINGE BOLTS
1 - SEAT BACK BOLTS
2 - CENTER SEAT BACK
3 - INERTIA HINGE
DRSEATS 23 - 79
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
LID
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Open the center seat cushion/storage bin.
(2) Position the seat cushion cover aside, remove

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - REMOVAL)
(2) Grasp the sleeves and pull up and out of the
seat back to remove.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position each hea

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