2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 remove seats

7. Remove the pitman shaft cover (3) bolts.
NOTE: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing
if it is not centered.
8. Remove the pitman shaft (1) from the gear.
9. Remove the cover (3) if needed by loosing the
adjuster nut (4). Then removing the cover from the
pitman shaft.
INSTALLATION
GAS
1. Coat the seal withpower steering fluid.
2. Install pitman shaft (1) into the steering gear until it
fully seats into the bearing.
3. Install the new cover bolts and tighten to 68 Nꞏm
(50 ft. lbs.).
4. Perform over-center meshload adjustment, (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/GEAR - ADJUSTMENTS).
5. Install the pitman arm (Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/PITMAN ARM - INSTALLATION).
6. Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to 2- SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
NOTE: Carpet for Quad Cab model shown. Regular cab similar.
1. Remove the front seats (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL).
2. If equipped, remove the floor console (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
REMOVAL).
3. 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 trim panel (4).
4. On Quad Cab models, remove the rear seats (1)
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR -
REMOVAL).
5. On Quad Cab models, remove the rear cup holder
(2) using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent.

6. Remove the bolts (2) and separate the front con-
sole (3) from the floor.
7. Separate the front clips (1) and remove the mini
console.
Full Floor Console
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate
the seven front console bezel clips (2), lift up the
back of the bezel (1) and remove.

3. Remove the bolts (1) and lift the rear of the base
up to release the front guide pins (5).
4. Remove the front base (2).
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
5. Remove and discard the front bolts (4).
6. Position the seats forward, remove the rear bolts
(2) and discard.
7. Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connec-
tor (3 - if equipped).
8. Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly (1) back in the vehicle.
9. Remove the nuts (2) attaching the center seat con-
sole (1) to the drivers seat and the passenger seat
and discard.

CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2. Remove and discard the front bolts (4).
3. Position the seats forward, remove the rear bolts
(2) and discard.
4. Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connec-
tor (3 - if equipped).
5. Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly (1) back in the vehicle.
6. Remove the nuts (2 and 4) attaching the center
seat (1) to the drivers seat and the passenger seat
and discard.
7. Remove the nuts (4) attaching the center seat (2)
to the drivers seat (3) and the passenger seat in
the rear of the seat and discard.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1 - if
equipped).
9. Roll the seat assembly forward and remove the
center seat portion.

CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2.Removethecenterseat(Referto23-BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - CENTER - REMOVAL).
3. Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover j-straps
and position aside.
4. Remove and discard the hinge bolts (2) and sepa-
rate the seat back from the storage bin/cushion (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2. Install the seat back onto the storage bin/cushion
(1) and install new hinge bolts (2).
3. Tighten the hinge to storage bin/cushion bolts (2) to
25 Nꞏm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the storage bin/cushion cover j-straps.
5. Install the center seat (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - CENTER - INSTALLATION).

CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Free pivot hinge cover is removed with the
free pivot hinge (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CEN-
TER SEAT BACK HINGE - REMOVAL).
1. For the inertia hinge cover disconnect the zip strip
(1).
2. Position aside the storage bin/cushion cover (4).
3. Remove the pivot bolt (5).
4. Open the hinge cover at the bottom and remove
the hinge cover (1).

CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL
FREE PIVOT/HINGE COVER
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
1. Remove the seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST/SEAT BACK -
REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover j-strap
and position aside.
3. Remove and discard the pivot bolt (1).
4. Remove the hinge spacer (2).