Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1946

21. Install the two bolts (3) that secure the steering

column support bracket (2) to the instrument
panel (1). Tighten the bolts to 14 N·m (10 ft. lbs.).

22. Install the steering column (Refer to 19 - STEER-

ING/COLUMN - INSTALLATION).

23. Install the left cowl trim cover (Refer to 23 -

BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).

24. Install the left instrument panel side cover.

25. Connect the headliner wire harness connector

located at the a-pillar.

26. Install the instrument panel top cover (Refer to 23

-

BODY/INSTRUMENT

PANEL/INSTRUMENT

PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION).

27. Install the left a-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/

INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).

28. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL

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. Discon-
nect 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 or death.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer

to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING
COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).

CAUTION: When servicing the instrument center
bezel, use tape or another suitable material to pro-
tect the cup holder and ash receiver from cos-
metic damage.

3. Open the ashtray and the cup holder.

4. Remove the screw (3) that secures the instrument

panel center bezel (2) to the instrument panel (1).

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

the retainer clips that secure the instrument panel
center bezel to the instrument panel.

6. Disconnect the wire harness connectors and remove the center bezel from the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

1. Position the instrument panel center bezel (2) near

the instrument panel (1) and connect the wire har-
ness connectors.

2. Install the instrument panel center bezel onto the

instrument panel and fully engage the retainer
clips.

3. Install the screw (3) that secures the instrument

panel center bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten
the screw to 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.).

4. Install the steering column opening cover (Refer to

23

-

BODY/INSTRUMENT

PANEL/STEERING

COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).

5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER SIDE BEZEL

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. Discon-
nect 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 or death.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, from the

notch on the bottom, remove the left instrument
panel side cover.

3. Remove the left cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 -

BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - REMOVAL).

4. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the lower

driver side instrument panel bezel (4) to the instru-
ment panel.

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

the retaining clips that secure the top of the lower
driver side instrument panel bezel to the instrument
panel.

6. Tilt the top of the lower driver side instrument panel

bezel downward and, If equipped, disconnect the
wire harness connector (3) from the adjustable pedal switch (2).

7. Remove the lower driver side instrument panel bezel from the lower retaining hooks and remove the bezel.

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INSTALLATION

1. Position the lower driver side instrument panel

bezel onto the lower retaining hoods located on the
instrument panel.

2. If equipped, connect the wire harness connector (3)

to the adjustable pedal switch (2).

3. Tilt the top of the lower driver side instrument panel

bezel upward and fully engage the bezel retaining
clips to the instrument panel.

4. Install the two screws (1) that secure the lower

driver side instrument panel bezel to the instrument
panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.).

5. Install the left side cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 -

BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).

6. Install the left instrument panel side cover.

7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SURROUND

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. Discon-
nect 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 or death.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, from the

notch on the bottom, remove the right instrument
panel side cover.

3. Remove the right side cowl trim panel (Refer to 23

- BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - REMOVAL).

4. Remove the glove box (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-

STRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL).

5. Remove the cup holder or storage bin (depending

on application) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/CUP HOLDER - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE BIN -
REMOVAL).

6. Remove the ash receiver (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-

STRUMENT

PANEL/ASH

RECEIVER

-

REMOVAL).

7. Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer

to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING
COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).

8. Remove the twenty one screws (1) that secure the instrument panel lower surround (2) to the instrument panel

and support.

9. Disconnect the wire harness connector for the 12V power outlet (3) and remove the instrument panel lower

surround.

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1. Position the instrument panel lower surround (2) to

the instrument panel and connect the wire harness
connector for the 12V power outlet (3).

2. Install the instrument panel lower surround onto the

instrument panel and install the twenty one screws
(1). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).

3. Install the steering column opening cover (Refer to

23

-

BODY/INSTRUMENT

PANEL/STEERING

COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).

4. Install the ash receiver (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-

STRUMENT PANEL/ASH RECEIVER - INSTALLA-
TION).

5. Install the cup holder or storage bin (depending on

application) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/CUP HOLDER - INSTALLATION) or (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE
BIN - INSTALLATION).

6. Install the glove box (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-

MENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX - INSTALLATION).

7. Install the right side cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).

8. Install the right instrument panel side cover.

9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

INSTRUMENT PANEL HEADLAMP SWITCH BEZEL

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. Discon-
nect 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 or death.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

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

the top retainer clips on the steering column open-
ing cover and the lower drivers side bezel.

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

the retainer clips that secure the headlamp switch
bezel (1) to the instrument panel (2).

4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the

headlamp switch (4) and remove the switch bezel.

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