Ash Tray removal

[Dean2]

That "cubby" you speak of was that on another thread. Is that the "useless " hole' to the right of the radio? That might be a place to put a switch ..seems to me someone addressed that very thing..I will search..thanks Dean2

No what I call the cubby is the drawer that is open in the picture you posted.

 

[Dave Haddon]

Oh Ok..I think I located the member that used that space...thanks sir.

 

[hemihustlin]

doesnt help the op but:
I dont know if anyone takes it but there was a close to 100$ CAD smokers convenience package when I was building trucks on the mopar website last spring. I thought that was cool to see in 2021 haha

 

[Dave Haddon]

Sbannon had the idea of OTRATTW rocker switches in that cubby..going with that rather than the pull out tray..just need some insight of how to get wires up in there. I can drill a hole like he says but a guy will be feeding blind trying to get wires to the switches..any ideas guys?

 

[GTyankee]

Dave, take off the radio bezel
up on the top of the dash above the radio
there is a cubby with a rubber tray, remove those 2 screws
Do you have a 110 outlet on the right by the temp controls ?

If not you can grab, the cubby that you removed those 2 screws from & give a semi hard jerk to release the first of several clips around the edges of that bezel.
The radio will not move even a fraction of an inch

watch this short video, if you are unsure about it

Ram 1500 Center Stack/Dash Panel Removal (2019+)

Hey guys, just a quick video today showing you how to remove the center dash section of your 2019+ Ram 1500 for whatever reason you may need to do so.🔔SUBSC...

www.youtube.com

Now that that is done, the tray has 4 to 6 screws holding the whole tray unit in place

 

[GTyankee]

Also behind that bezel, about where the temp controls are,
there is a power source that you can work with

 

[Dave Haddon]

You guys are awesome...a real bummer they never had automotive shop when i was a teen...I just love getting into stuff..but scared to do something stupid and break my new truck..thanks again guys.

 

[averageguy]

I mounted the controller for my pedal commander in there. It took alot more effort than it should have. 2 minutes after I was done they started offering a pedal commander with blue tooth.

 

[Dave Haddon]

GTYankee..wow that seems like a ton of messing to get that tray/storage tray out doesn't it..may have to go for a different option..thanks for the info.

 

[Dave Haddon]

GT Yankee...that seems easy will give it a go this weekend..thanks tons.

 

[Dave Haddon]

GTYankee..video was a great help..to the right of the radio dials there is that little cubby where i have 2 switches. The lower portion looks solid. Would you know if that is a place i can cut in or remove. I cannot feel behind

 

[GTyankee]

Again, there is a pocket above the radio screen
there are 2 screws under a rubber pad in that pocket
remove those screws
next grab that pocket with the fingers of both hands are give a healthy jerk, it will be noisy & you may believe that your going to break something, your just popping some darn good clips loose

there are dozens of videos showing how to do it
put some tape over the tip of a straight slot screwdriver to pry with, so that you don't scratch the plastic, if you don't have a plastic pry tool

Once those clips are released, the are only electrical connectors on the backside of the radio bezel

Found a video that explains it much better than words

Ram 1500 Center Stack/Dash Panel Removal (2019+)

Hey guys, just a quick video today showing you how to remove the center dash section of your 2019+ Ram 1500 for whatever reason you may need to do so.🔔SUBSC...

www.youtube.com

 

[Dave Haddon]

Yep did all that with success. However I am asking about that cubby to the right where just above it I put 2 switches. Is that a solid plate. I tried a plastic pry tool did not budge. Anyone know if that little cover comes off? What is behind it?

 

[GTyankee]

Once you unplug those electrical connectors on the backside of the radio bezel.
You can put it on a bench & break out electric screwdrivers & a Dremel Tool.

I THINK, that there is likely a plastic box, either riveted or screwed onto the backside of the radio bezel.

I have not pulled off the bezel on anything newer than my 2016 Ram