Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1959

4. Install a new pivot bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N·m

(18 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the center seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/

SEATS/CENTER

ARMREST/SEAT

BACK

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INSTALLATION).

INERTIA HINGE

NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.

1. Install the inertia hinge (3) onto the center seat

back (2) and install new bolts (1).

2. Tighten the bolts (1) 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).

4. Install the center seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/

SEATS/CENTER

ARMREST/SEAT

BACK

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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 storage bin/cushion and install the screws.

CENTER SEAT CUSHION

REMOVAL

1. Remove the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT - REMOVAL)

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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 - INSTAL-

LATION)

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 CUSH-

ION/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LID - INSTALLATION)

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 the

hinge bolts (2) and discard.

3. Remove the seat cushion (4).

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.

1. Position the center seat cushion (4) on the hinges

(3) and install new bolts (2).

2. Tighten the bolts (2) to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).

3. Position the cushion cover back over the hinges.

UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN

REMOVAL

1. Remove the amplifier, if equipped. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/AMPLIFIER - REMOVAL)

2. Remove the center seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL)

3. Remove the six screws and remove the bin.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the bin over the seat cushion hinges and install the six screws.

2. Install the center seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION)

3. Install the amplifier, if equipped. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/AMPLIFIER - INSTALLATION)

UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN COVERING

REMOVAL

1. Remove the under seat storage bin. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN - REMOVAL)

2. Disconnect the j-straps and remove the cover.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the storage bin cover and connect the j-straps.

2. Install the under seat storage bin. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN - INSTALLATION)

UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LATCH

REMOVAL

1. Open the under seat storage bin.

2. Remove the two screws and remove the latch assembly.

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the latch assembly and install the screws.

HEADREST

REMOVAL

1. Raise the headrest.

2. Press the headrest release button and remove the headrest.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the headrest.

2. Press the release button and install the headrest.

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 (4).

2. Position the seats (1) forward, remove the rear

bolts (2) and discard.

3. Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connec-

tor (5 - if equipped).

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