RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT 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
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. If the vehicle is so equipped, unscrew the lever from the tilt steering column adjuster mechanism located on the left side of the column just below
the multi-function switch control stalk. Turn the lever counterclockwise to unscrew it from the adjuster.
Fig. 26 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Typical
3. From below the steering column, remove the two outboard screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower outer shroud.
4. Press carefully inward on each side of the outer shrouds to release the snap features and remove the upper outer shroud from the lower outer
shroud.
5. From below the steering column, remove the one center screw that secures the lower outer shroud to the steering column housing.
6. Remove the lower outer shroud from the steering column.
7. From below the steering column, remove the two screws that secure the lower inner shroud to the steering column housing and the upper inner
shroud.
8. Press carefully inward on the gearshift lever side of the inner shrouds to release the snap features and remove the lower inner shroud from the
steering column.
9. Carefully lift the upper inner shroud upward far enough to access the multi-function switch mounting screws.
10. Remove the two tamper proof screws (a Snap ON tamper proof Torx bit TTXR2OB2 or equivalent is required) that secure the multi-function
switch to the steering column housing.
