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Steering Column

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM ProMaster 3500, 2014 RAM ProMaster 2500, and 2014 RAM ProMaster 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

Before proceeding, refer to COLUMN, WARNING .

  1. Remove the steering column cover reinforcement mounting screws. Remove the steering column cover reinforcement.
    WARNING:

    When an undeployed airbag module is to be removed from the vehicle, first disconnect the battery ground cable and isolate it. Allow the system capacitor to discharge for a minimum of two minutes before starting any removal.

    Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable
    GC0160639Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Remove the battery access cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative (-) cable (1) from the battery and isolate the cable.
  4. Position the front wheels of vehicle (and steering wheel) in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. This action will help keep the clock spring properly centered for reinstallation.
    Fig 2: Kick Panel & Fasteners
    GC0160481Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove fasteners (2, 3) and kick panel (1).
  6. Remove the driver airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .
  7. Disconnect the wiring connector at the clockspring.
  8. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL .
  9. Push the tilt lever downward to the released position.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Shroud Screws To Upper Shroud
    GC0160328Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the four screws (1) attaching the lower shroud to the upper shroud. After removing the screws, un-clip the upper and lower shrouds from one another by applying hand pressure along the seams where the shrouds connect on the sides.
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Shroud Screws To Column
    GC0160566Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the two screws (1) attaching the upper shroud to the column.
    Fig 5: Identifying Upper Shroud Remaining Screw To Column
    GC0160356Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the remaining screw (1) attaching the upper shroud (2) to the column.
  13. Push the tilt lever upward, locking the column in place.
  14. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors at the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM).
    Fig 6: Intermediate Shaft & Pinch Bolt
    GC0160393Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Remove the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (2).
  16. Separate the intermediate shaft (1) at the base of the column from the shaft extension.
  17. Remove the wiring harness routing clips (1) from the bottom of the Steering Column.
    Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Bolts To Instrument Panel
    GC0160293Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    If the same steering column is to be reinstalled, clamp the tilt lever to lock the column in place so that it can be easily reinstalled in the same orientation.

  18. Remove the mounting bolts (1) attaching the steering column to the instrument panel.
  19. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
  20. To remove remaining components from the column, refer to COLUMN, DISASSEMBLY .
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