2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 battery

CLUSTER 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 accidentalairbag 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)
3. Remove the screws (2) that secure the top of the instrument cluster bezel(1) to the instrument panel.
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the two retainer clips that secure the top of the instrument
cluster bezel to the instrument panel.

5. Carefully disengage the instrument cluster bezel from the instrument panel opening and remove the bezel.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the instrument cluster bezel onto the instrument panel and fully engage the two retainer clips to the instru-
ment panel.
2. Install the screws (2) that secure the instrument cluster bezel to the instrument panel.
3. Install the steering column opening cover. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING
COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION)
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left a-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE -
REMOVAL).
3. Disconnect the headliner wire harness connector
located at the a-pillar.
4. Remove the instrument panel top cover (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).

33. Install the left a-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
34. 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 accidentalairbag 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 retainer clips that secure the instrument panel
center bezel to the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connectors and
remove the center bezel from the vehicle.

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. Connect 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 accidentalairbag 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.
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 Nꞏm (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 accidentalairbag 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/CUPHOLDER-REMOVAL)or(Referto23
- 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 sur-
round.
INSTALLATION
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 Nꞏm (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).