Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2373

23 - 78 SEATS
CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER (Continued)
(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 zip strip.
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
(1) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST
REMOVAL)
Free Pivot Hinge/Cover
(1) Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover j-strap
and position aside.
(2) Remove and discard the pivot bolt. (Fig. 7)
(3) Remove the hinge spacer. (Fig. 8)
(4) Open the hinge cover flap and remove the wire
harness, if equipped. (Fig. 9)
(5) Remove the cover from the hinge.
Fig. 7 PIVOT HINGE/COVER
1 - PIVOT BOLT
2 - HINGE COVER
3 - STORAGE BIN COVER
4 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
5 - HINGE BOLTS (2)
6 - HINGE
/ SEAT BACK -
Fig. 8 PIVOT HINGE SPACER
1 - HINGE COVER
2 - SPACER
3 - STOP PIN
Fig. 9 PIVOT HINGE COVER
1 - HINGE COVER FLAP
2 - STOP PIN
3 - HINGE COVER
4 - HINGE
5 - 12V POWER SUPPLY HARNESS
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