Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
.
- Disconnect the shift interlock solenoid (2) wire harness connector (1).
- Remove and DISCARD
the fastener (1) from the bottom side of the shifter assembly.
- Remove the shift cable (1) from the shifter assembly. Remove and DISCARD
the fastener (2) from shifter assembly and remove from vehicle.
- If necessary, remove the fastener (1) securing the handle to the shifter assembly. Remove the handle (2) from the shifter assembly.
- Remove the shifter boot (1) from the shifter handle.
INSTALLATION
- If replaced, install the shifter boot (1) on the shifter handle.
- If serviced, Install the handle (2) in the shifter assembly. Install the fastener (1) securing the handle to the shifter assembly. Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Place the shifter assembly and install a NEW
fastener (2), torque to proper torque specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . Install the shift cable (1) to the shifter assembly.
- Install a NEW
fastener (1) in the bottom side of the shifter assembly, torque to proper torque specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the shift interlock solenoid (2) wire harness connector (1).
- Install the steering column shroud. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Release the parking brake.
- Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .