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Module, Local Interface Network: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION . Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment.

Fig 1: Stanchions & Screws
GC0155523Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the Driver AirBag (DAB) from the steering wheel. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the stanchions (3) of the mounting adapter plate within the hub cavity of the steering wheel armature.
    Fig 2: Steering Wheel, Screw, Radio Switch & Clearance Hole
    GC0145075Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the screw (3) that secures the mounting adapter plate, the right spoke front bezel and the Local Interface Network (LIN) module to the back of the steering wheel spoke. This screw is located between the remote radio switch (4) (if equipped) and the floating horn switch plate mounting screw clearance hole (2).
    5. Fig 3: Spoke Bezel, Speed Control Switch Pod, Adapter Plate Retention Post, Mounting Adapter Plate & Screws
    GC0155797Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. From the face of the steering wheel, pull the right front spoke bezel (1) up firmly and evenly from the steering wheel far enough to disengage the adapter plate retention post (3) from the resilient retention grommet in the steering wheel spoke armature.
  6. Pull the right front spoke bezel away from the steering wheel far enough to access and disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connection from the connector receptacle integral to the inboard end of the LIN module (2).
  7. From the back of the right spoke front bezel, remove the three screws (5) that secure the mounting adapter plate (4) and the LIN module to the bezel.
  8. Remove the mounting adapter plate and LIN module from the bezel.
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