RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
4. Reach under the instrument panel to access and tighten the two screws that secure the slotted holes of the knee blocker to the steering column
support bracket. Tighten the screws to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
5. Position the inside hood release handle to the lower edge of the knee blocker.
6. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the inside hood release handle to the lower edge of the knee blocker. Tighten the screws to 2.7 Nm
(24 in. lbs.).
7. Position the 16-way data link connector to the lower edge of the knee blocker.
8. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the 16-way data link connector to the lower edge of the knee blocker. Tighten the screws to 2.7 Nm
(24 in. lbs.).
9. Position the park brake release handle to the lower edge of the knee blocker.
10. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the park brake release handle to the lower edge of the knee blocker. Tighten the screws to 1.9 Nm
(17 in. lbs.).
11. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Cover in the Replacement for the
procedures.
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.