1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical

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)

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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)
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(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 assem-
bly back in the vehicle.
(2) Install new nuts attaching the center seat to
the drivers and passenger seat.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Roll the seat assembly forward and install new
rear bolts.
(5) Connect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector, if equipped.
(6) Tighten the rear bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(7) Fold the seat backs up and slide the seats to
the rear.
(8) Install new front bolts and tighten to 28 N´m
(21 ft. lbs.).
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT
BACK
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - CENTER - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover
j-straps and position aside.
(3) Remove and discard the hinge bolts and sepa-
rate the seat back from the storage bin/cushion. (Fig.
4)
Fig. 1 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 - FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - REAR BOLTS (4)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - FRONT BOLTS (4)
Fig. 2 CENTER SEAT ATTACHMENTS
1 - CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - FRONT NUTS (2)
3 - POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
5 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
Fig. 3 REAR ATTACHMENTS
1 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
2 - CENTER SEAT STORAGE BIN
3 - FRONT SEAT TRACKS
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
23 - 76 SEATSDR
CENTER SEAT (Continued)

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 headrest sleeve into correct seat
back hole and press into place fully.
(2) Install the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - INSTALLATION)
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove and discard the front bolts. (Fig. 12)
(2) Position the seats forward, remove the rear
bolts and discard.
(3) Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector, if equipped. (Fig. 13)
(4) Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly back in the vehicle.
(5) Separate the seat assembly by removing and
discarding the three nuts on either the drivers or
passengers seat. (Fig. 14)
(6) Remove each section of the seat assembly from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Position each seat section into the vehicle and
tip back.Fig. 12 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 - FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - REAR BOLTS (4)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - FRONT BOLTS (4)
Fig. 13 CENTER SEAT ATTACHMENTS
1 - CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY
2 - FRONT NUTS (2)
3 - POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
5 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
Fig. 14 REAR ATTACHMENTS
1 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
2 - CENTER SEAT STORAGE BIN
3 - FRONT SEAT TRACKS
4 - REAR NUTS (4)
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(2) Install the three nuts attaching the center seat
section to the other seat, and tighten to 25 N´m (18
ft. lbs.).
(3) Roll the seat assembly forward and install new
rear bolts.
(4) Connect the 12v power supply electrical con-
nector.
(5) Tighten the rear bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(6) Fold the seat backs up and slide the seats to
the rear.
(7) Install new front bolts and tighten to 28 N´m
(21 ft. lbs.).
LUMBAR SUPPORT HANDLE/
BEZEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the
handle or bezel surface when removing.
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry
the manual lumbar knob out of the bezel surround.
(Fig. 15)
(2) Remove the bezel retaining screws and remove
the bezel. (Fig. 16)
INSTALLATION
(1) Align the bezel to the seat back and install the
screws.
(2) Snap the manual lumbar knob onto the shaft of
the drive mechanism into the bezel surround.
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER
- FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the lumbar handle and bezel, if
equipped. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/LUMBAR
SUPPORT HANDLE/BEZEL - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the headrest sleeves. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/HEADREST SLEEVE - REMOVAL)
(4) Unzip the zip strip at the lower end of the seat
back and remove the seat back cover and cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat back cushion and cover onto
the seat frame assembly.
(2) Connect the zip strip at the bottom of the seat
back.
(3) Install the headrest sleeves. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/HEADREST SLEEVE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(4) Install the lumbar bezel and handle, if
equipped. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/LUMBAR
SUPPORT HANDLE/BEZEL - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 15 MANUAL LUMBAR KNOB
Fig. 16 MANUAL LUMBAR BEZEL
1 - LUMBAR SHAFT
2 - SCREWS
3 - BEZEL
23 - 82 SEATSDR
SEAT - FRONT (Continued)

SEAT CUSHION / COVER -
FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screw and remove the recliner han-
dle.
(3) Remove the two screws and remove the power
seat controls, if equipped, and disconnect the electri-
cal connector.
(4) Remove the seat track. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT TRACK - REMOVAL)
(5) Disconnect the j-straps and remove the seat
cushion and cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion and cover onto the
frame assembly and connect the j-straps.
(2) Install the seat track. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT TRACK - INSTALLATION)
(3) Connect the power seat control switch electrical
connector, if equipped.
(4) Install the power seat control switch and
install the two screws, if equipped.
(5) Install the recliner handle and install the
screw.
(6) Install the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the heated seat electrical connec-
tors, if equipped.
(3) Remove the four nuts attaching the seat track
to the seat and remove the track.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat track onto the seat and install
the four nuts.
(2) Tighten the four nuts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the heated seat electrical connectors, if
equipped.
(4) Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the load floor. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/LOAD FLOOR - REMOVAL)
(2) Fold the rear seat cushions up and remove the
rear bolts. (Fig. 17)
(3) Lift each seat assembly up and disengage the
seat back frame hooks from the footmans loops bolted
to the rear cab back. (Fig. 18)
(4) Remove the seats from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seats into the vehicle and engage
the seat back frame hooks with the footmans loops in
the cab back panel.
(2) Install the rear seat bolts and tighten to 40
N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the load floor. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/LOAD FLOOR - INSTALLATION)
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rear seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the seat back bolts and remove the
seat back. (Fig. 19)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat back and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 17 SEAT ATTACHMENT
1 - OUTER BOLTS (2)
2 - REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
3 - INNER BOLTS (4)
4 - REAR SEAT BACK
5 - OUTER BOLTS (2)
DRSEATS 23 - 83