Dodge Repair: Cup Holder Removal, dodge ram 1500, airbag deployment


Question
I'd like to remove my cup holder underneath my dash in my 2004 dodge ram 1500 quad cab so that I can clean it good. Can you direct me as to how to remove the cup holder, take it out, and then replace it after I clean it?

Thank you.

Answer
REMOVAL
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.

Remove the center bezel.(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL)
Remove the airbag control module trim cover. (INSTRUMENT PANEL COVERS)
Open the cupholder and fold down the inner panel.
Remove the two inner screws. (CUPHOLDER - INNER FASTENERS)
Remove the remaining two top and bottom screws and remove the cup holder. (CUPHOLDER - OUTER FASTENERS)