Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 428

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 31
LOCKING
Fig. 25 Heater-A/C Cable Remowal From Housing
INSTALLATION
(1) Install instrument panel on pivot bolts.
(2) Connect heater A/C cable and vacuum harness.
(3) Roll instrument panel into place and install* 5
screws along top edge. Torque screws to 3 N-m (28 in.
lbs.).
(4) Tighten instrument panel pivot bolts to 12 N-m
(110 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Assemble shrouds to the column with 3 screws.
Torque screws to 2 N-m (17 in. lbs.).
(6) Raise steering column assembly against the in­
strument panel support bracket.
(7) Install 2 steering column bracket washers and
nuts (Finger Tighten Only).
CAUTION: C h e c k that all wiring is clear and not
pinched.
(8) Tighten the 2 steering column bracket nuts to
12 N-m (110 i n . lbs.) torque.
(9) Tighten 3 toe plate nuts and washers (Fig. 21)
to 23 N-m (200 i n . lbs.) torque.
(10) Install multi-function switch connector to
switch and tighten connector retaining screw to 17
in. lbs.
(11) Tilt column only—install tilt lever (clockwise).
(12) Connect right side connectors.
(13) Install instrument panel lower support (Fig.
16) with 4 screws.
(14) Install knee blocker (Fig. 15) with 5 screws.
(15) Install brake release to bottom of instrument
panel with 2 screws.
(16) Connect left side wiring.
(17) Connect wiring at ACM.
(18) Install ACM. Tighten bolts to 11 N-m (105 i n .
lbs.).
(19) Install ACM cover.
Refer to Group 8M - Restraint Systems before con­
necting negative cable to battery.