Jump Seat to Console Swap Process

[Andrewdcollings]

Do you have the part# from the new console harness you bought? I already completed the entire swap, but none of the outlets work I'm just using the one above the radio system. I also have a manual transfer case for anybody wondering it is possible, and you can bend the shift handle to get it to stick out of the side. I can post pictures if wanted.

I swapped the jump seat for the center console and bought a harness from infotainment that was supposedly made just for this but nothing worked. In my opinion, the best way to do it is to plug everything into the original wiring. The wires will reach if you pull them out from under the drivers seat and run them straight to the console. It’ll be a little tight but they’ll reach.

You will have the undo the ground and find a new bolt for it (at least I needed to). I was lazy here and put it on one w/ paint and got a little static so had to undo everything and clean the bolt off. Otherwise everything works now.

 

[DougieDiesel]

Put the console part way into place, connect the harness from under the driver seat (that is now moved towards the dash) to the console wiring harness. This is the H looking connections. Then connect the USB connection that is with the wiring harnesses.

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whats the part number on this harness? the one that goes under the seat. Do you have it by chance?

 

[AustinT]

I have a 2021 RAM 2500 6.7l, gray/black interior. I am looking to swap from the bench seat to a center console, if anyone is looking to go from a console to bench seat and would like to swap let me know!

 

[estaban]

Looking to buy parts. I am going from Center Console to Jump Seat. I need the front dash parts, the little Matt that goes in front of the seat, and the end cap on the back of the seat with USB ports and 120v port

 

[cbelveal20]

Just purchased a brand new 2021 ram 2500 Laramie Diesel with a center jump seat. Looking to trade or buy a center console for my truck and perform a conversion. Let me know what you guys have. Thanks

 

[Brutal_HO]

Just purchased a brand new 2021 ram 2500 Laramie Diesel with a center jump seat. Looking to trade or buy a center console for my truck and perform a conversion. Let me know what you guys have. Thanks

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[Mmmega]

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Jump Seat to Console Swap Process

Do you have the part# from the new console harness you bought? I already completed the entire swap, but none of the outlets work I'm just using the one above the radio system. I also have a manual transfer case for anybody wondering it is possible, and you can bend the shift handle to get it to...

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[hmguy01]

Also, did anyone figure out if the 1500 consoles are different from the HDs?

I can tell you from experience the 1500 and 2500 full floor consoles are two different parts.

 

[stonecoldkiller]

I am starting to get the parts together to do this swap. Does anyone happen to know the part numbers to suit a laramie for the closeout panels on the side of the console?

 

[Montmac]

I am starting to get the parts together to do this swap. Does anyone happen to know the part numbers to suit a laramie for the closeout panels on the side of the console?

What year are you working on?

 

[stonecoldkiller]

What year are you working on?

2022. but i imagine 2019-22 should be the same

 

[Montmac]

2022. but i imagine 2019-22 should be the same

I have most all the parts for a 2017 but they are different for the 2019 up. There is a different heat duct that runs under the carpet, brackets and of course those panes. Also the radio surround. Sorry I couldn't help.

 

[DougieDiesel]

Where did you get the center console you're installing? I'd be interested in doing this same swap but not sure where I could find the necessary pieces.

I got one from LKQ autoparts. They are everywhere.

 

[JustARam22]

Did you ever get this to work? I swapped in a console with outlets in it I would like to get working.

Thanks
Kyle

Ok guys so first list but I’ve been leeching off the site for a while now. FYI I’ve got a 2019 tradesman. I just got a limited console and I’m wondering if anyone has got the 120v outlets working on their new console. Also does anyone have the part numbers handy for both the front and back brackets for mounting?

 

[JustARam22]

After doing the console swap has anyone gotten the rear and arm rest USB ports to work? Infotainment sells a harness but it's been out of stock for a month and they have no eta for restock.

 

[AntonyU21]

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Hi All,

I am going to try and document the process to swap from a jump seat to a console. I have a 2020 Ram 2500 Hemi 4x4 CCSB. If you have other than this, your mileage may vary. I found another member on this site who wanted to trade and we both had the Laramie trim level. I recommend that you try to do this locally if you can, but it can be done over a distance. The shipping is on the spendy side. It worked out for us doing this halfway across the country.I did my part first by sending the jump seat and parts out first.

Jump seat removal:
Remove jump seat front tray mat to uncover 2 screws.
Take out the 2 screws.
Remove front tray.

Tray before removal:
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After tray removal:
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Unbolt driver seat
Remove front and rear driver side jump seat bracket bolt. One bolt is visible in the picture above. The rear bolt is under the jump seat accessible when the driver seat is removed or slid forward.
Unbolt female seat belt strap/connector. You will need a torx driver. The female seat belt is bolted to the driver side seat rail bracket.

Unclip wiring harness under driver seat.
1 gray USB
1 Black power port.
Remove harness from under driver seat rail.

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(note: I left this wiring harness attached to the jump seat. because I was not sure what was needed to mount the jump seat into the other truck.) There is a USB port inside the top storage bin in the jump seat. It could not be removed without damaging the jump seat so the other member cut the wire. Then sent this wiring harness back. I was the only way we saw to make this happen.

Unbolt passenger seat.
Remove 4 nuts from the passenger side brackets (front and rear) to the passenger seat rails.

Not my picture, I did not take a picture at this point, this shows the passenger side brackets:
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Brackets have 4 bolts to the passenger seat rail:
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Remove heating/cooling duct extension. May require cutting carpet or carpet removal. This might be done with out cutting the carpet, but that is up to you try.
This is what it will look like after the jump seat remove. (yes, I cut the carpet, because I will not be swapping back.)

I'm starting to worry about whether I'll be able to do it tomorrow.

 

[JustARam22]

It's honestly pretty straight forward.... Watch the install video from infotainment.

 

[Brutal_HO]

@bobthemagicman troubleshooting power fault moved to:

Jump Seat to Console Swap power fault problem - need help

Ok, so I am hoping someone on here might be able to assist me. Full disclosure, I do stupid **** sometimes. I was doing my swap from jump seat to console (19 Ram 2500 Laramie) and while I had disconnected the battery previously during the install I forgot I plugged it back in to get my step to...

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[nomofomoco]

So will this swap work on any 2019+ 2500? If I had a Limited w/console, could I swap to a jump seat? Or is this strictly capped off at the Laramie on down to Tradesman?

 

[Jpncj7]

Have 2019 3500 Laramie black leather, center console. Looking for Laramie black leather jump seat.