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Column - RHD

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to restraint system for service procedures.SERVICE INFORMATION 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: DRIVER AIRBAG REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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  3. Remove the airbag (3). Refer to Restraints/AIR BAG, Driver - Removal .
    Fig 2: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTING - RHD
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  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
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  5. Remove the steering column opening cover (1). Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Removal
    Fig 4: STEERING COLUMN COVER REINFORCEMENT - RHD
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  6. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (3).
    Fig 5: PARKING BRAKE LEVER - RHD
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  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
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  8. Loosen any one of the three clockspring screws (1). The others may be left in.
    Fig 7: SCCM SCREW
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  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: SCCM R/I
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  10. Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.
  11. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/BEZEL, Instrument Cluster - Removal
    Fig 9: UNLATCH TILT LEVER FROM COLUMN
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  12. Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown in illustration unlatching the handle (2) from the column.
    Fig 10: ROLL TOP SHROUD
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  13. Remove the three roll top shroud mounting screws and remove the shroud (1).
  14. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Electrical/Instrument Cluster - Removal
    Fig 11: REMOVING WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
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  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
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  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: BOLT AT LOWER PART OF COLUMN
    GC0080514Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Remove the lower steering column mounting pivot bolt and nut (2).
    Fig 14: UPPER COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS
    GC0080515Courtesy 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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