Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Removal & Installation Dodge Intrepid II

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000) . Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on strut tower and isolated from all other components.
2. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Lock steering column by turning steering wheel 180 degrees clockwise from straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove ignition key from lock cylinder. Remove speed control switches and connectors.
3. On models with cruise control, remove both cruise control switches from steering wheel by removing screws from side of switch, then rocking switch away from airbag and steering wheel. Disconnect connectors. Air bag module bolts will be accessible. On models without cruise control, remove both covers from sides of steering wheel by prying covers from steering wheel, to gain access to air bag module bolts.
4. On all models, remove 2 air bag module-to-steering wheel bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel. Disconnect wiring harness from rear of air bag module. Remove air bag module from steering wheel. Place air bag module onto bench with trim cover facing upward away from bench surface.
5. If optional audio control switches are present on rear of steering wheel, disconnect 4-pin connector between clockspring and steering wheel wiring harness.
6. Remove steering wheel retaining nut. Using puller, remove steering wheel.

Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use steering wheel retaining nut to install steering wheel. DO NOT hammer on steering column shaft when installing steering wheel.
2. Use care when installing air bag module onto steering wheel, as not to pinch wires of air bag module harness. Tighten steering wheel retaining nut and air bag module-to-steering wheel bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-91316-S06384881422001030700000) .
3. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000) . Check operation of horn and cruise control switches.

1. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees clockwise. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove ignition key from lock cylinder.
2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on shock tower and isolated from all other components. Wait 2 minutes for reserve capacitor to discharge. Remove steering wheel and air bag module. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-91316-S10727650642001030700000). If equipped with remote radio switches, speed control switches can remain attached to wire connectors.
3. Remove tilt wheel lever. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Disconnect clockspring electrical connectors. (Scheme 1) Remove 2 clockspring mounting screws and pull clockspring from steering shaft.

Scheme 1

1. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees clockwise. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Ensure clockspring is centered. See «CENTERING CLOCKSPRING»(ref-91316-S27208631312001030700000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Install clockspring onto shaft in steering column. Push clockspring downward until it is fully seated into position.
2. Install and tighten clockspring-to-steering column retaining screws. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-91316-S06384881422001030700000) . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
3. Install steering wheel retaining nuts onto steering wheel. DO NOT hammer on steering column shaft when installing steering wheel. Use care when installing air bag module. Avoid pinching air bag module wires. Tighten steering wheel retaining nut and air bag module-to-steering wheel bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-91316-S06384881422001030700000) .
4. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000) . Check operation of horn and cruise control switches.

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000) . Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on strut tower and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove tilt lever. Remove screws retaining lower and upper steering column covers. Remove lower and upper column covers.
3. Remove multifunction switch mounting screws and connectors. Remove multifunction switch.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten multifunction switch retaining screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check operation of horn and cruise control switches.

Cruise control switches are mounted on steering wheel. For removal procedures, see STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE . To install, reverse removal procedure.

1. Ignition switch attaches onto end of lock cylinder housing on steering column. (Scheme 2) Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on shock tower and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove multifunction switch. See «MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH»(ref-91316-S34796020922001030700000).
3. Remove Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) if equipped. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch. Remove ignition switch retaining screws. Remove ignition switch.

1. Note location of tab on ignition switch and notch on lock cylinder housing. (Scheme 2)
2. Install ignition switch so slot in end of ignition switch fits over shaft in end of lock cylinder housing. Ensure tab on ignition switch engages with notch on lock cylinder housing. It may be necessary to use ignition key to rotate lock cylinder, to align ignition switch with lock cylinder housing.
3. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000).

Scheme 2

Note. On column shift models, when replacing lock cylinder, a NEW shift interlock cassette must be installed. On floor shift models, when replacing lock cylinder, shift interlock cable must be adjusted after installing lock cylinder.

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on strut tower and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove tilt lever. Remove upper and lower covers from steering column. Turn ignition key swithc to RUN position. When ignition switch is in this position, lock cylinder release tab will depress.
3. Depress release tab and pull lock cylinder from lock cylinder housing. (Scheme 2)
4. On models with column shift, fully depress release tab on top of shift interlock cassette, and remove shift interlock cassette. see scheme 2 Slide shift interlock cassette from lock cylinder housing. Disconnect shift interlock cable from latch on shift mechanism. see scheme 2
5. On all models, if it is necessary to remove lock cylinder housing from steering column, remove combination switch and ignition switch. See «MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH»(ref-91316-S34796020922001030700000) and «IGNITION SWITCH»(ref-91316-S07204549572001030700000).
6. Center punch heads of lock cylinder tamper-proof bolts. Using 1/4" drill bit, drill out bolt heads on lock cylinder tamper-proof bolts until bit contacts hardened washer under bolt heads. Remove lock cylinder housing from steering column. Remove old bolts from lock cylinder housing.

1. If lock cylinder housing was removed, install lock cylinder housing using NEW tamper-proof bolts. Tighten tamper-proof bolts until bolt head snaps off. Install combination switch and ignition switch.
2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. End of lock cylinder should align with socket in end of housing. To align socket with lock cylinder, ensure socket is in RUN position. Align lock cylinder with grooves in lock cylinder housing. Slide lock cylinder in lock cylinder housing until release tab protrudes through opening in lock cylinder housing.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove key. On models with column shift, go to next step. On models with floor shift, go to step 6.
4. On column shift models, ensure latch rotates freely on shifter gate. see scheme 2 Ensure shift lever is in Park and ignition key is removed. Install shift interlock cable over hook on locking arm of shifter mechanism.
5. Slide shift interlock cassette into lock cylinder housing until it locks in place. To adjust shift interlock cassette, push adjustment tab inward until it stops. Adjustment tab will click as it moves into position. Ensure tab is fully depressed. see scheme 2
6. On models with floor shift, adjust shift interlock cable. See «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-91316-S12628209852001030700000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
7. On all models, reverse removal procedure to install remaining components. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000).

Removal (Column Shift Models)

Note. On column shift models, shift lever assembly may be serviced as separate component of steering column. When replacing shift lever assembly, a NEW shift interlock cassette must be installed.

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on shock tower and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove lower instrument panel cover-to-instrument panel screws, behind fuse panel cover. Remove retaining clips, then remove lower instrument panel cover.
3. Remove tilt lever. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds from steering column assembly. Remove center outlet bezel.
4. Disconnect wiring harness connector from Brake Ttransmission Sshift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid. Remove retainer clip from end of solenoid, and slide solenoid straight off shift lever mounting stud.
5. Remove gear shift cable from attaching pin on shift lever assembly. (Scheme 3) Unlock shift cable adjuster. Remove shift lever assembly-to-tilt housing retaining screws. (Scheme 4) Remove shift lever assembly from steering column tilt housing. Disconnect shift interlock cable from latch on shift mechanism. see scheme 2 Remove interlock cassette from steering column, and discard cable.
6. Fully depress release tab on top of shift interlock cassette and slide shift interlock cassette from lock cylinder housing. see scheme 2 Discard shift interlock cassette.

1. Install shifter assembly onto steering column tilt housing. Install and tighten shifter assembly-to-steering column tilt housing screws.
2. Install shift cable onto cable attaching pin on shifter assembly. (Scheme 3) Lock shift cable adjuster.
3. Align flat inner section of brake transmission interlock solenoid with flat section on shifter mounting stud. Slide solenoid completely onto shifter mounting stud, aligning solenoid housing plastic guide with flange on shifter mechanism bracket. Install retainer clip into slot of shifter mounting stud until retainer clip snaps into place. Ensure solenoid is locked into place. Connect wiring harness connector onto brake transmission interlock solenoid.
4. Install NEW interlock cassette cable onto interlock lever of shifter assembly. see scheme 2 With shifter lever in Park, and ignition key removed from switch, install NEW interlock cassette into steering column. Ensure interlock cassette tab is securely latched.
5. Adjust interlock cassette. See «LOCK CYLINDER & SHIFT INTERLOCK CASSETTE»(ref-91316-S37449914712001030700000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Install upper and lower shroud onto steering column. Install tilt lever.
6. Install lower instrument panel cover. Install screws securing lower instrument panel cover to instrument panel, behind fuse panel cover. Install fuse panel cover onto left end of instrument panel. Ensure shift lever operates smoothly without binding. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000).

Scheme 3

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Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 11

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on strut tower and isolated from all other components. Remove left end cap (fuse panel cover) from instrument panel. Remove screws behind fuse panel cover attaching lower instrument panel cover to panel mounting bracket. Remove lower instrument panel cover. (Scheme 5), (Scheme 6), or (Scheme 7). Remove wire harness connector from trunk release switch in lower instrument panel cover. (Scheme 10)
2. Remove park brake release cable from brake release handle in lower instrument panel cover. Remove instrument panel reinforcement from instrument panel. Remove diagnostic connector from reinforcement. (Scheme 11) Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees clockwise. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove ignition key from lock cylinder.
3. On models with cruise control, remove both cruise control switches from steering wheel by removing screws from rear of steering wheel to gain access to air bag module bolts. On models without cruise control, remove both covers from sides of steering wheel by prying the covers from steering wheel to gain access to air bag module bolts.
4. Remove air bag module-to-steering wheel bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel. Disconnect wiring harness from rear of air bag module. Remove air bag module from steering wheel. Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing upward, away from bench surface.
5. Remove steering wheel retaining nut. Using puller, remove steering wheel.
6. Unsnap and remove upper steering column cover. Remove tilt lever from steering column. Remove screws retaining lower steering column cover. Remove lower cover. Disconnect electrical connectors from clockspring. Remove screws retaining clockspring. Remove clockspring.
7. Disconnect wire harness connector at SKIM module. Remove mounting screw and unclip module from key cylinder halo bezel.
8. Remove multifunction switch mounting screws. With wire harness attached, separate multifunction switch from steering column. Remove ignition switch mounting screws. With wire harness attached, separate ignition switch from steering column.
9. On models with floor shift, depress locking tab on shift interlock cable and remove shift interlock cable from lock housing. On models with column shift, remove shift cable from shifter mechanism. (Scheme 3) Then, unlock cable lock and pry shift cable off pin with screwdriver. Remove shift cable mounting bracket from steering column. On all models, remove 2 A/C ducts located under steering column.
10. On all models, remove coupling bolt pin and coupling bolt. (Scheme 9) Separate steering column shaft coupling from intermediate shaft.
11. Remove 2 steering column upper mounting bracket to support bracket bolts. see scheme 15 Loosen, but DO NOT remove, 2 bolts attaching steering column lower mounting bracket to support bracket. Remove steering column from support bracket by pulling column rearward.

1. Install steering column onto steering column support bracket. see scheme 15 Loosely install 2 steering column attaching nuts. Loosely tighten steering column upper mounting nuts to hold column in place. Center steering column into place and install 2 lower support bracket mounting bolts. Equally tighten both upper mounting nuts until steering column mounting bracket is seated against support bracket, then tighten lower mounting bolts. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-91316-S06384881422001030700000). see scheme 15
2. Assemble intermediate steering shaft to steering column flex coupler. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-91316-S06384881422001030700000). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Ensure clockspring is centered when installed. See «CENTERING CLOCKSPRING»(ref-91316-S27208631312001030700000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
3. If steering column is being replaced, install NEW shift interlock cassette and perform proper adjustment on shift interlock cable. See «LOCK CYLINDER & SHIFT INTERLOCK CASSETTE»(ref-91316-S37449914712001030700000).
4. Activate air bag system. Check for proper air bag system function. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-91316-S18411489132001030700000). Check operation of horn and cruise control switches. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering column and accessories.