Power Distribution: Removal & Installation RAM Pickup 2500

INSTALLATION

1. Install the power inverter into the mounting bracket.
2. Install the four screws holding the power inverter to the mounting bracket.
3. Install the power inverter assembly, lift up the front seat cushion to gain access to the retainer holes (1).
4. Install the seat cushion j-channel to the seat frame.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Connect the wire connector (1) to the power outlet receptacle (2).
2. Install the power outlet mount into the panel.
3. Align the splines on the outside of the power outlet receptacle base connector receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the mount.
4. Press firmly on the power outlet receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.

Scheme 21

The 115 Volt AC outlet (3) is mounted in the rear of the center floor console (2). The vehicle is able to supply 115 Volt AC power through the use of a inverter module. The inverter module is located under the right rear seat cushion. The inverter converts the 12 Volt DC from the vehicle battery system to a 115 Volt AC output.

Scheme 22

The inverter module provides A/C power for user accessories when the 115 Volt AC outlet switch (4) in the instrument panel center stack is in the ON position. The outlet switch is part of the instrument panel upper switch pod assembly and is not available for service as an individual part. If the switch is damaged or inoperative the complete upper switch pod assembly must be replaced, for the appropriate procedure, refer to POD, Switch , Removal .

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel center bezel. Refer to «BEZEL, Instrument Panel, Center , Removal»(ref-457777-S34461692702012030200000) .
3. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, release the 115 V power outlet from the retaining clips and remove from the instrument panel center bezel.

1. Install the 115 V power outlet into the instrument panel center bezel.
2. Install the instrument panel center bezel. Refer to «BEZEL, Instrument Panel, Center , Installation»(ref-457777-S05696116832012030200000) .
3. Connect the battery negative cable.

1. Connect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector receptacle.
2. Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount into the instrument panel.
3. Align the splines on the outside of the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the mount.
4. Press firmly on the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
5. Install the cigar lighter knob and element into the cigar lighter receptacle base, or the protective cap into the power outlet receptacle base.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.

1. Position the Totally Integrated Power Module (1) (TIPM) into the vehicle. NOTE: Totally Integrated power module electrical connectors are color coded to ease location reference.
2. Connect the electrical connectors (2) by pushing straight on and rotating the connector arm inboard, until the connector is firmly locked in place on the TIPM assembly (1).
3. Turn the TIPM so that the connector side is facing down. Install the assembly onto the TIPM battery tray bracket making sure to line up the lower retaining tab with the retaining slot in the tray.
4. Push the TIPM (1) downward to lock the upper retaining clips into the bracket (3).
5. Install the B+ terminal cable (2) and nut (1) on the B+ terminal of the TIPM (3).
6. Connect the battery negative cable.