RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Lower Steering Column Shroud Remove/Install
11. Tilt the lower shroud downward and slide it back to disengage the hooks from the pivots on the upper shroud.
Upper Steering Column Shroud Remove/Install
12. Remove the two screws that secure the upper shroud to the steering column.
13. Remove the upper shroud from the steering column.
Steering Column Tie-Wraps
14. Remove the two upper wire harness tie wraps, but not the clockspring wire harness tie wrap or the overdrive switch wire harness tie wrap.
15. Unplug the wire harness connector between the clockspring and the instrument panel wire harness, located on the left side of the steering column
wire harness connector mounting bracket.