RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Knee Blocker: Procedures
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
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. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the park brake release handle to the lower edge of the knee blocker and lower the handle to the floor.
4. Remove the two screws that secure the 16-way data link connector to the lower edge of the knee blocker and lower the connector to the floor.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the inside hood release handle to the lower edge of the knee blocker and lower the handle to the floor.
Steering Column Support Bracket
6. Reach under the instrument panel to access and loosen the two screws that secure the slotted holes of the knee blocker to the steering column
support bracket.
Knee Blocker Remove/Install
7. Remove the four screws that secure the knee blocker to the instrument panel on each side of the steering column opening.
8. Pull the knee blocker rearward far enough for the slotted holes to become disengaged from the loosened screws on the steering column support