DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
1. Position the steering column opening bracket (3)
onto the instrument panel (2) and engage to the
two locating tabs (1).
2. Install the two screws (4) that secure the steering
column opening bracket to the instrument panel.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nꞏm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Position the data link connector (3) into the open-
ing in the steering column opening bracket (2) and
fully engage the retaining tabs that secure the con-
nector to the bracket.
4. Install the hood release handle (Refer to 23 -
BODY/HOOD/LATCH RELEASE CABLE - INSTAL-
LATION).
5. Install the steering column opening cover onto the
instrument panel (1) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING
COVER - INSTALLATION).

STORAGE BIN
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 accidentalairbag deployment and possible
personal injury or death.
NOTE: A storage bin replaces the cup holder in
the instrument panel when the vehicle is equipped
with a floor console.
1. Remove the instrument panel center bezel (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
2. Removethefloorconsole(Referto23-BODY/IN-
TERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the four screws (1) that secure the stor-
age bin (2) to the instrument panel and remove the
bin.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: A storage bin replaces the cup holder in
the instrument panel when the vehicle is equipped
with a floor console.
1. Position the storage bin (2) into the instrument
panel.
2. Install the four screws (1) that secure the storage
bin to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to
2.2 Nꞏm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the floor console (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
4. Install the instrument panel center bezel (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).

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INTERIOR
CAUTION ................................... 177
4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL ................................... 178
INSTALLATION .............................. 178
A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL ................................... 180
INSTALLATION .............................. 180
B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL ................................... 181
INSTALLATION .............................. 181
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 182
INSTALLATION .............................. 183
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 184
INSTALLATION .............................. 185
C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 187
INSTALLATION .............................. 187
C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 188
INSTALLATION .............................. 188
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL ................................... 189
INSTALLATION .............................. 191
COAT HOOK
REMOVAL ................................... 194
INSTALLATION .............................. 194
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 195INSTALLATION .............................. 195
FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL ................................... 196
INSTALLATION .............................. 199
HEADLINER
REMOVAL ................................... 202
INSTALLATION .............................. 202
LOAD FLOOR
REMOVAL ................................... 204
INSTALLATION .............................. 205
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 206
INSTALLATION .............................. 207
REAR DOOR SILL TRIM COVER
REMOVAL ................................... 209
INSTALLATION .............................. 209
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL ................................... 210
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ............................ 210
REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING BRACKET . 210
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL ................................... 212
INSTALLATION .............................. 212
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL ................................... 213
INSTALLATION .............................. 213
BODY VENT
REMOVAL ................................... 214
INSTALLATION .............................. 214

INTERIOR
CAUTION
CAUTION:: Do not attempt to remove interior trim panels or moldings without first removing the necessary
adjacent trim panels or moldings. To avoid damaging the trim panels, ensure that all the fasteners are
removed or disengaged before attempting to remove interior trim panels ormoldings. Trim panels are
somewhat flexible but can be damaged if handled improperly.

4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the insert (2)
from the top of the shift knob (1).
2. Remove the nut (3) that secures the shift knob to
the gear shift lever.
3. Remove the gear shift knob (2).
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage
the retaining tabs that secure the gear shift boot (3)
to the floor console (1) and remove the boot.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the gear shift boot (3) over the gear shift
lever.
2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the gear shift
boot to the floor console (1).
3. Install the shift knob (2) over the gear shift lever.

4. Install the nut (3) that secures the shift knob (1) to
the gear shift lever. Tighten the nut to 27 Nꞏm (20
ft. lbs.).
5. Install the insert (2) into the top of the shift knob.

A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL
1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully open the
two fastener covers (3) located in the a-pillar trim
panel (2).
2. Remove the two bolts (4) that secure the a-pillar
trim panel to the a-pillar (1) and remove the trim
panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the locating tab of the A-pillar trim panel
(2) into the slot located in the top of the instrument
panel.
2. Install the A-pillar trim panel onto the A-pillar (1)
and install the two bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 6
Nꞏm (55 in. lbs.).
3. Close the two fastener covers (3) located in the
A-pillar trim panel.

B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL
1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully open the
two fastener covers (2) located on the grab handle
(1).
2. Remove the two bolts (3) that secure the grab han-
dle to the B-pillar and remove the grab handle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the grab handle (1) onto the B-pillar and
install the two bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 6 Nꞏm
(55 in. lbs.).
2. Close the two fastener covers (2) located on the
grab handle.

B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL
REGULAR CAB
1. Remove the cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
3. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the seat belt (1)
to the bottom of the B-pillar (4) and position the
seat belt out of the way.
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage
the retaining tabs that secure the lower B-pillar trim
panel (3) to the B-pillar.
5. Remove the seat belt from the lower B-pillar trim
panel through the slot provided and remove the
trim panel.
QUAD CAB
1. Remove the cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - REMOVAL).
2. Removethereardoorsilltrimcover(Referto23-
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR DOOR SILL TRIM
COVER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage
the retaining tabs that secure the lower B-pillar trim
panel (1) to the B-pillar (2).
5. Remove the seat belt (3)from the lower B-pillar
trim panel through the slot provided and remove
the trim panel.

INSTALLATION
REGULAR CAB
1. Route the seat belt (1) through the slot in the lower
B-pillar trim panel (3) and position the trim panel to
the B-pillar (4).
2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the lower
B-pillar trim panel to the B-pillar.
3. Install the bolt (2) that secures the seat belt to the
bottom of the B-pillar. Tighten the bolt to 40 Nꞏm
(30 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the upper B-pillar trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
5. Install the cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
QUAD CAB
1. Route the seat belt (3) through the slot in the lower
B-pillar trim panel (1) and position the trim panel to
the B-pillar (2).
2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the lower
B-pillar trim panel to the B-pillar.
3. Install the upper B-pillar trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
4. Install the rear door sill trim cover (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM COVER -
INSTALLATION).
5. Install the cowl trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).