Section 530 (Steering System): Column: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2015 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.
CAUTION:
Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.
Fig 1: Lower Intermediate Shaft To Upper Intermediate Shaft Bolt, Lower Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Coupling Bolt
- Position front wheels straight ahead.
- Fully extend the telescoping column.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove and discard the lower intermediate shaft to upper intermediate shaft bolt (1).
- Separate the lower intermediate shaft (2) from the upper intermediate shaft.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .
- Remove the steering column control module. Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Remove two intermediate shaft boot retaining nuts (1) at the bulkhead (2).
- If equipped, disconnect the power tilt electrical connector and the telescope electrical connector (1).
- Remove front two column mounting bolts (1).
- Support the column and remove the two mounting nuts (1).
- Remove column from the vehicle.