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Column-Steering - RHD

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
  1. Position the front wheels straight-ahead  .
  2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag
    GC0013236Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Remove the airbag (3). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Steering Wheel Mounting - RHD
    GC0039578Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (3) off the steering column (1) shaft.
    Fig 3: Steering Column Cover - RHD
    GC0039588Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Remove the steering column opening cover (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: Steering Column Cover Reinforcement - RHD
    GC0039587Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (3).
    Fig 5: Parking Brake Lever - RHD
    GC0039430Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Remove two left side parking brake lever mounting nuts (8) and loosen the right lower mounting nut (5). Remove the lever from the studs (2, 3) and move it down, away from the column.
    Fig 6: Clockspring Screws
    GC0013218Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Loosen any one of the three clockspring screws (1). The others may be left in.
    Fig 7: Locating Access Hole And Set Screw
    GC0013219Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the steering column control module (SCCM) (2) securing the multi-function SCCM assembly.
    Fig 8: Remove/Install SCCM
    GC0013220Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.
  11. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 9: Unlatch Tilt Lever From Column
    GC0039575Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown unlatching the handle (2) from the column.
    Fig 10: Roll Top Shroud
    GC0013224Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Remove the four roll top shroud mounting screws and remove the shroud (1).
  14. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 11: Removing Wiring Harness Connector
    GC0039576Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Depress the tabs on the rear of the column wiring harness connector and remove the connector from the steering column.
    Fig 12: Column To Intermediate Shaft Attachment
    GC0039590Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Remove the pinch bolt (3) securing the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft (1).
  17. Slide the intermediate shaft (2) off the steering column shaft (1).
    Fig 13: Locating Bolt at Lower Part of Column
    GC0013225Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Remove the lower steering column mounting pivot bolt and nut (2).
    Fig 14: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
    GC0013226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism. The column should be held by its mounting bracket.
  19. Remove the two upper mounting screws (1) from the steering column (2).
  20. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
  21. Transfer any remaining parts if necessary to the new column.
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