Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1954

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Install the support cylinder with the cylin-
der end connected at the top as shown.

1. Position the load floor support cylinder (3) onto the

load floor (2).

2. Install the retaining pins and snap clips (1).

REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM

REMOVAL

1. If equipped, remove the three bolts (1) that secure

the rear storage compartment (2) to the floor panel
(3) and remove the storage compartment from the
rear cab trim panel (4).

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2. If equipped, using a trim stick C-4755 or equiva-

lent, disengage the latch (4) for the utility hook
cover (3) and open the cover to gain access to the
screw (1) that secures the utility hook (2) to the
rear cab back panel.

3. On Regular cab models, remove the lower B-pillar

trim panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PIL-
LAR LOWER TRIM - REMOVAL).

4. On Regular cab models, remove the utility hook (3)

or the storage bin latch (4) (depending on applica-
tion) from the rear cab trim panel (1) and remove
the trim panel.

5. On Quad Cab models, remove the child seat tether

straps from the rear cab back panel (2) (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CHILD TETHER -
REMOVAL).

6. On Quad Cab models, remove the center seat belt

trim

bezel

(Refer

to

8

-

ELECTRICAL/RE-

STRAINTS/SEAT

BELT

&

RETRACTOR

-

REMOVAL).

7. On Quad Cab models, remove the lower C-pillar

trim panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PIL-
LAR TRIM - REMOVAL).

8. On Quad Cab models, remove the two push-pin

fasteners (1 and 4) that secure the rear cab trim
panel (3) to the rear cab back panel and remove
the trim panel.

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INSTALLATION

1. On Quad Cab models, position the rear cab trim

panel (3) onto the rear cab back panel (2) and
install the two push-pin fasteners (1 and 4).

2. On Quad Cab models, install the lower C-pillar trim

panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR
TRIM - INSTALLATION).

3. On Quad Cab models, install the center seat belt

trim

bezel

(Refer

to

8

-

ELECTRICAL/RE-

STRAINTS/SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTAL-
LATION.

4. On Quad Cab models, install the child seat tether

straps (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
CHILD TETHER - INSTALLATION).

5. On Regular cab models, position the rear cab trim

panel (1) onto the rear cab back panel (2) and
install the utility hook (3) or the storage bin latch
(4) (depending on application).

6. On Regular cab models, install the lower B-pillar

trim panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PIL-
LAR LOWER TRIM - INSTALLATION).

7. If equipped, position the rear storage compartment

(2) onto the rear cab trim panel (4) and install the
three bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (55 in.
lbs.).

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REAR DOOR SILL TRIM COVER

REMOVAL

1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage

the retaining tabs of the sill trim panel (1) from the
retainer clips in the rear door sill (2) and remove
the trim panel.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the sill trim panel (1) onto the rear door sill

(2).

2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the sill trim

panel to the rear door sill.

REAR VIEW MIRROR

REMOVAL

1. If equipped, disconnect the wire harness connector

(1) from the rear view mirror (3).

2. Loosen the set screw (2) that secures the rear view

mirror to the mounting bracket (4).

3. Slide the base of the rear view mirror upward and

remove the mirror from the mounting bracket.

4. If required, remove the mirror mounting bracket

from the windshield (5).

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