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Steering System: Column: Removal: Column

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.
NOTE: If steering column being removed is an electric telescoping column and it is being reused, place column in mid-tilt position before removal to ease installation.
  1. Position the front wheels straight-ahead  .
  2. Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
  3. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: DRIVER AIRBAG REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
    GC0080186Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Remove the airbag (3). Refer to Restraints/AIR BAG, Driver - Removal .
    Fig 2: STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
    GC0080250Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (1) off the shaft.
  6. Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Removal
    Fig 3: REINFORCEMENT I/P STEERING COLUMN
    GC0080510Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 4: CLOCKSPRING SCREWS
    GC0080203Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Loosen at least one clockspring screw (1) to prevent the clockspring from unwinding.
    Fig 5: SCCM SCREW
    GC0080251Courtesy 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 6: SCCM R/I
    GC0080205Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.
    Fig 7: UNLATCH TILT LEVER FROM COLUMN
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  11. Manual tilt and telescoping columns - Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown in illustration unlatching the handle (2) from the column.
    Fig 8: ROLL TOP SHROUD
    GC0080511Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Remove three roll top shroud mounting screws and remove roll top shroud (1) along with manual tilt/telescope handle (3) (if equipped).
    Fig 9: RETAINING NUTS
    GC0080512Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Remove the two retaining nuts (1) at the bulkhead (2) for the steering column.
  14. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Electrical/Instrument Cluster - Removal
    Fig 10: 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.
  16. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
    Fig 11: RETAINING NUTS
    GC0080512Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Remove the pinch bolt (4) at the lower coupling shaft (5).
  18. Slide the steering shaft (3) out of the lower coupling shaft (5).
  19. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 12: POWER STEERING COLUMN BRACE
    GC0080513Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. If equipped with electronic telescoping column, remove the screws (3) mounting the brace (1) to the steering column (2) and support beam bracket.
    Fig 13: BOLT AT LOWER PART OF COLUMN
    GC0080514Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  21. 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 or by the shaft boot. The column should be held by its mounting bracket and the shaft by the exposed portions.
  22. Remove the two upper mounting screws (1) from the steering column (2).
  23. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
  24. Transfer remaining parts if necessary to the new column.
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