What's under the manual transmission cover?

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- Has anybody looked under the manual transmission cover?
- Is it hollow under there, or have enough room to put switches and wires?
I want to cut some holes in the plastic to the front of the cover (just under the dash, north of the shifter boot), and mount some toggle switches for aux. lighting.
Or, where could I look for diagrams showing this piece?


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2001 SLT QC 4x4 ETC 5spd LWB 3. 54 Black/Agate leather. DD2's w/boost module, ISSpro boost/pyro gauges on pillar. Custom full bumper/brush guard and headache rack, Seal-Tite tool box, B&W turnover ball & PE 3light.

 

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The airbag sensor is one of the items located under this cover (between shifter and firewall). Don't touch THOSE wires!! Your ram might decide to FIGHT BACK!

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'01 Eth 3500 dually, no mods planned except maybe an amsoil filter & guages. See My Truck and also be sure to read What tools & methods to use for an easy 1st oil change!!!

 

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Just remove the screws under the boot and under the cup holder and remove and do as you please,I have had mine out 3 times with clutch work,there is no reason to be shy.

 

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There are no exposed wires for the air bag sensor under the cover. Just don't pry on the air bag sensor. I've seen them go off with firemen working on a patient and it isn't pretty.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4, Driftwood/Mist Grey, 5 spd, 3. 54, 19. 5 Alcoa's, 245/70-19. 5 Michelin's, Ranchhand front bumper, Ranchhand rear bumper, Ranchhand toolbox, "Scotty Air", TST PowerMax2, Autometer Gauges, Centerforce clutch, Upgraded fuel lines (JRE and Aeroquip), MagHytec Diff Cover, PacBrake

 

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Thanks. I'll be putting in my switches soon.