Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1958

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Free pivot hinge cover is installed with the
free pivot hinge (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CEN-
TER SEAT BACK HINGE - INSTALLATION).

1. Position the hinge cover (1) over the hinge (2) and

close over the lock tabs (3).

2. Install the pivot bolt (5) and tighten to 10 N·m (89

in. lbs.).

3. Reposition the storage bin/cushion cover (4).

4. Connect the zip strip (1).

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CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE

REMOVAL

FREE PIVOT/HINGE COVER

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

1. Remove the seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/

SEATS/CENTER

ARMREST/SEAT

BACK

-

REMOVAL).

2. Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover j-strap

and position aside.

3. Remove and discard the pivot bolt (1).

4. Remove the hinge spacer (2).

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5. Open the hinge cover flap (1) and remove the wire

harness (5 - if equipped).

6. Remove the cover (3) from the hinge (4).

INERTIA HINGE

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

1. Remove the seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/

SEATS/CENTER

ARMREST/SEAT

BACK

-

REMOVAL).

2. Remove the seat back inertia hinge cover (Refer to

23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA
HINGE COVER - REMOVAL).

3. Remove and discard the inertia hinge bolts (1) and

remove the hinge (3).

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INSTALLATION

FREE PIVOT HINGE/COVER

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

1. Position the pivot hinge cover (3) over the pivot

hinge (4) and install the 12v power supply harness
(5 - if equipped) into the channel.

2. Close the hinge cover (1) flat and position the

spacer (2) into place.

3. Align the stop pin (3) with the spacer (2) and hinge

(1) and install the assembly onto the seat back.

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