Storage Bin: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A cluster bezel may have one, two, or no storage bins installed on it, depending upon the vehicle equipment. A storage bin is used in place of the optional four-wheel drive transfer case switch and the optional passenger airbag on/off switch. If the vehicle is equipped with both of these switches, it will not have a storage bin installed in the cluster bezel.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. 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.

Position the storage bin onto the back of the cluster bezel (Figure ).
Install the three screws that secure the storage bin to the back of the cluster bezel.
Install the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL-INSTALLATION ).
Connect the battery negative cable.