Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1029

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RELAY CENTER (Continued)
more information on the instrument panel wire har-
ness retainer locations.
(4) Install all of the fasteners that secure each of
the instrument panel wire harness ground eyelets to
the instrument panel components. Refer to Connec-
tor Locations in the index of this service manual
for the location of more information on the ground
eyelet locations.
(5) Reconnect each of the instrument panel wire
harness connectors. Refer to Connector Locations
in the index of this service manual for the location of
more information on the instrument panel wire har-
ness connector locations.
(6) Install the instrument panel assembly onto the
dash panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
in the index of this service manual for the location of
the instrument panel assembly installation proce-
dures.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
REAR POWER OUTLET
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the lower bezel from the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Bezel in
Body for the procedure.
(3) Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or unsnap the pro-
tective cap from the power outlet receptacle base
(Fig. 10).
(4) Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet
receptacle base and note the position of the rectangu-
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GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN,
lar retaining bosses of the mount that secures the
receptacle base to the instrument panel lower bezel
(Fig. 11).
(5) Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into
the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and
engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining
bosses of the mount.
(6) Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount
retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using
a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the
receptacle base out of the mount.
(7) Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
from the instrument panel lower bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
into the instrument panel lower bezel.
(2) Align the splines on the outside of the cigar
OR
lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector
receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the
mount.
(3) Press firmly on the cigar lighter or power out-
let receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the
mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
(4) Install the cigar lighter knob and element into
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or the protective cap
into the power outlet receptacle base.
(5) Install the lower bezel onto the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Bezel in
the Removal and Installation section of this group for
the procedures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
TO GROUP 8M -
STEERING COLUMN,
AN
PASSIVE
OR