Dodge Repair: Dodge Ram Stereo Steering Wheel Ctls, passive restraint systems, dodge ram 1500

Question
Kevin: I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with stereo ctls in the steering wheel.  Controls on the left side (ch changer) broke today, I pushed on it to change channel and heard it crack and now it just "flails" around in there, not working.  I read other posts you made on replacing these ctls and see your comments about the air bag; (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
Remove the speed control switches (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/SPEED CONTROL/SWITCH - REMOVAL).

But I can't seem to find "8" that you refer to.  Can you advise where I might find this specific information?

Thanks,

Kenny


Answer
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 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
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the driver side airbag module from the steering wheel. Refer to Driver Side Airbag Module in the Removal and Installation section of Group 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the procedures.
Remove the speed control switch located on the same side of the steering wheel as the remote radio switch that is being serviced. Refer to Speed Control Switches in the Removal and Installation section of Group 8H - Speed Control System for the procedures.
Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector from the connector receptacle of the remote radio switch Remote Radio Switches Remove/Install
Disengage the four remote radio switch latches that secure the switch to the inside of the mounting hole in the steering wheel rear trim cover.
From the outside of the steering wheel rear trim cover, remove the remote radio switch from the trim cover mounting hole.
INSTALLATION
Position the remote radio switch to the mounting hole on the outside of the steering wheel rear trim cover. Be certain that the connector receptacle is oriented toward the bottom of the switch and pointed toward the center of the steering wheel.
Press firmly and evenly on the remote radio switch until each of the switch latches is fully engaged in the mounting hole of the steering wheel rear trim cover.
Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the connector receptacle of the remote radio switch.
Install the speed control switch onto the steering wheel. Refer to Speed Control Switches in the Removal and Installation section of Group 8H - Speed Control System for the procedures.
Install the driver side airbag module onto the steering wheel. Refer to Driver Side Airbag Module in the Removal and Installation section of Group 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the procedures.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.