RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIRBAG, REFER TO PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
STEERING WHEEL OR STEERING COLUMN COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the tilt steering column lever, if equipped.
Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Typical
3. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
4. Remove the lower fixed column shroud.
Multi-Function Switch Connector - Typical
5. Move the upper fixed column shroud to gain access to the rear of the multi-function switch.
6. Remove the multi-function switch tamper proof mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required).
7. Gently pull the switch away from the column. Loosen the wire harness connector screw. The screw will remain in the wire harness connector.
8. Unplug the wire harness connector from the multi-function switch.
9. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the fasteners as follows:
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Multi-function switch wire harness connector screw - 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.)
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Multi-function switch retaining screws - 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
