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Removal And Installation: Removal

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.

NOTE:

Before proceeding, refer to WARNING .

NOTE:

In case of replacing steering column, connect the diagnostic tool to calibrate the "sensor".

NOTE:

Position the front wheels straight, enter the first block steering to the right and remove the ignition key.

NOTE:

Keep closed the adjustment lever steering column during all phases of removal / installation.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the sentry key antenna. Refer to ANTENNA, SENTRY KEY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft & Pinch Bolt
    GC0164823Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1a), and remove the intermediate shaft (1b) from the steering gear.
    Fig 2: Steering Column Support Bolts, Data Link Connector, Nut, Screws & Connectors
    GC0165723Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Remove the Data Link Connector (DLC) (1a) from the dash frame.
  8. Remove the screws (1b), and the nut (1c) then remove the airbag support frame.
  9. Remove the front two steering column support bolts (3).
    Fig 3: Steering Column & Column To Dash Frame Bolts
    GC0166001Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the steering column to dash frame bolts (1a), and remove the steering column (1b).
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