Steering Shroud Removal?

[Fast Too]

I have removed the two screws at the front of my steering shroud, but cannot get it apart. Are there screws in the back I am not seeing or does it just snap together where it enters the dash? I don't want to break this thing getting it apart. Anyone have insight as to how that comes out once the two front screws are removed? Oh ya, this is an 06 coupe

 

[Boxer12]

I would go to your Dodge dealer and order a repair manual. It is worth the $15 at times like these.

 

[Racer Robbie]

Here is the link for All-data fir the removal of the lower steering column cover.

http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V11365106~C37885~R0~OD~N/0/89012112/97272320/97272321/97272324/34853741/34864218/34864219/56494365/55275237

Service and Repair

INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN COVER

WARNING: Follow all Warnings for airbag component service. Refer to Airbag System.

REMOVAL

Fig. 1

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1. Remove the two lower screws. (Fig. 1)
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the upper clips.
3. Roll the left side of the cover down and separate the clip on the right side at the tunnel.
4. Disconnect the adjustable pedal switch electrical connector and remove the cover.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect the adjustable pedal switch electrical connector.
2. Position the cover into place and seat the right side clip at the tunnel fully.
3. Roll the left side of the cover up and seat the upper clips fully.
4. Install the two screws at the bottom of the cover.

 

[Fast Too]

Thanks Robbie, I got it off. I only wanted to remove the upper shroud to mount a gauge pod. After a bit of finesse it came off. I'm not one to force things that I don't know how they come apart. All is well and back together now. Gauge Pod from Dave's Big Brake's worked very well for anyone looking for a pod.

 

[Fast Too]

I would go to your Dodge dealer and order a repair manual. It is worth the $15 at times like these.

Quite a bit more than 15.00 but your right, it would have been good to have one at times like this.

 

[Racer Robbie]

This is where you order service manuals from for your viper. A complete set will set you back more than $130.00.

https://techauthority.gltghosting.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CustomerHome?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10051

Below are the part numbers for my 2003 viper.

8127003020
BODY MANUAL

8127003021
POWERTRAIN MANUAL

8127003022
CHASSIS MANUAL

8127003030
SERVICE MANUAL​