Chrysler RG Voyager. Manual — part 987

(4) If equipped with adjustable pedals, disconnect

the wiring connector for the switch (Fig. 34).

(5) Remove the lower shroud from the steering col-

umn.

(6) If equipped with adjustable pedals, depress the

retaining tabs on the switch and remove the switch
from the lower shroud (Fig. 34).

INSTALLATION

(1) If the vehicle is equipped with adjustable pedals:

(a) Pass the wiring through the mounting hole

and install the switch into the lower shroud (Fig.
34), snapping it into place.

(b) Connect the switch wiring connector to the

column wiring harness.
(2) Position the lower shroud under the steering

column

and

install

the

lower

shroud-to-column

mounting screw (Fig. 33). Tighten the screw to 2 N·m
(17 in. lbs.) torque.

(3) Align the upper shroud with the lower, then

snap shrouds together at locking tab locations on
both sides of column.

(4) Install

the

two

shroud-to-shroud

mounting

screws (Fig. 32). Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 in.
lbs.) torque.

(5) Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive

gaps and correct as necessary.

(6) Check operation of any previously disconnected

switches.

SHROUD - UPPER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove

the

two

shroud-to-shroud

mounting

screws fastening the upper to lower shrouds (Fig. 35).

(2) Using hands on each side of the column, gently

press inward at seams between the two shrouds at
points of contact to disengage inner locking tabs.

Fig. 34 Adjustable Pedals Switch Mounting

1 - LOWER SHROUD
2 - ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SWITCH
3 - WIRING CONNECTOR

Fig. 35 Upper Shroud Mounting

1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - LOWER SHROUD
3 - MOUNTING SCREWS

Fig. 36 Lower Shroud Mounting

1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - LOWER SHROUD
3 - MOUNTING SCREW

RS

COLUMN

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SHROUD - LOWER (Continued)

(3) If the vehicle is equipped with traction control,

remove the lower shroud-to-column mounting screw
(Fig. 36).

(4) If the vehicle is equipped with traction control,

disconnect the switch wiring connector from the col-
umn wiring harness (Fig. 37).

(5) If the vehicle is equipped with power foldaway

mirrors (Export), disconnect wiring connector at mir-
ror switch pig tail.

(6) Remove the upper shroud from the steering col-

umn.

(7) If the vehicle is equipped with traction control,

remove the switch wiring from the routing clip
attached to the upper shroud (Fig. 38).

(8) If the vehicle is equipped with traction control,

remove the traction control switch from the upper
shroud (Fig. 39).

(9) If the vehicle is equipped with power foldaway

mirrors (Export), remove power foldaway switch from
upper shroud.

INSTALLATION

(1) If the vehicle is equipped with power foldaway

mirrors (Export), install the power foldaway switch
in the upper shroud.

(2) If vehicle is equipped with traction control,

install the traction control switch in the upper
shroud (Fig. 39).

(3) If the vehicle is equipped with traction control,

attach the switch wiring to the routing clip attached
to the upper shroud (Fig. 38).

(4) Position the upper shroud on the column (Fig.

35).

(5) If equipped with traction control, route the

switch wiring down around the column. Connect the
wiring connector from the column wiring harness to
the traction control switch wiring (attached to upper
shroud) (Fig. 37).

(6) If removed, position the lower shroud on the

column (Fig. 36). Install the lower shroud mounting
screw. Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque.

(7) Align the upper shroud with the lower, then

snap shrouds together at locking tab locations on
both sides of column.

Fig. 37 Traction Control Wiring Connection

1 - TRACTION CONTROL WIRING CONNECTOR
2 - COLUMN WIRING HARNESS

Fig. 38 Traction Control Switch Routing Clip

1 - ROUTING CLIP
2 - SWITCH WIRING

Fig. 39 Traction Control Switch Mounting

1 - TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH
2 - UPPER SHROUD

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COLUMN

RS

SHROUD - UPPER (Continued)

(8) Install

the

two

shroud-to-shroud

mounting

screws (Fig. 35). Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 in.
lbs.) torque.

(9) Inspect shroud mating surfaces for excessive

gaps and correct as necessary.

(10) Check operation of any previously discon-

nected switches.

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
COLUMN - WARNING) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS - WARNING).

(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative (ground)

cable from the battery. Wait at least two minutes for
the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge
before beginning any steering column, instrument
panel, or airbag system/component service.

WARNING: WHEN AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG IS TO
BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, FIRST DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE. ALLOW THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO
MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYS-
TEM

OR

COMPONENT

SERVICE.

PERSONAL

INJURY MAY RESULT IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT
FOLLOWED.

(2) Remove the driver airbag mounting screws

(Fig. 40).

(3) Lift the airbag from its mount and disconnect

two airbag squib, speed control and horn connectors
(Fig. 41). Remove driver airbag. Properly store the
driver airbag out of the way. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING)

(4) Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt (Fig.

42).

Fig. 40 Driver Airbag Mounting

1 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS

Fig. 41 Driver Airbag Wiring Connections

1 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - SQUIB CONNECTORS
3 - SPEED CONTROL/HORN WIRING CONNECTOR
4 - CLOCKSPRING

Fig. 42 Steering Wheel Mounting

1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL WIRING CONNECTOR (IF
EQUIPPED)
3 - RETAINING BOLT
4 - DAMPER

RS

COLUMN

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SHROUD - UPPER (Continued)

(5) Remove damper (Fig. 42).
(6) If equipped, disconnect the remote audio con-

trol switch wiring from the clockspring (Fig. 42).

CAUTION: Do not bump or hammer on steering col-
umn or steering column shaft when removing steer-
ing wheel from steering column shaft.

CAUTION: When installing steering wheel puller
bolts in steering wheel, do not thread bolt into
steering wheel more than a half inch. If the bolts
are threaded into the steering wheel more than a
half inch they will contact and damage the clock-
spring.

(7) While holding the steering wheel firmly in the

straight-ahead position, remove the steering wheel
from steering column shaft using a steering wheel
puller (Fig. 43).

(8) Remove the puller from the steering wheel.
(9) If the remote audio switches need removed

from the steering wheel, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES - REMOVAL).

INSTALLATION

(1) If the remote radio switches need to be

installed on the steering wheel, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES - INSTALLA-
TION).

CAUTION: Do not force steering wheel onto steer-
ing column shaft by driving it on. Pull steering
wheel down onto shaft using only the steering
wheel retaining nut.

(2) Feed

and

route

wiring

from

clockspring

through upper access hole in steering wheel.

(3) Align master serrations in steering wheel with

omitted spline on steering column shaft (at 12 o’clock
position). Slide the steering wheel onto the steering
column shaft by hand (Fig. 42). Use care not to pinch
any wiring.

NOTE: Before installing the damper on the steering
wheel, inspect the damper to ensure the rubber iso-
lator on the damper is not deteriorated or damaged.
If the damper is installed with a damaged isolator, a
buzz, squeak or rattle condition may develop.

(4) Install the damper on the steering wheel (Fig.

42).

(5) Install

the

steering

wheel

retaining

bolt.

Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 61 N·m
(45 ft. lbs.) torque.

(6) If the steering wheel is equipped with remote

audio controls, connect the wiring connector to the
clockspring (Fig. 42).

(7) Connect the airbag squib wiring connectors to

the airbag and the horn and speed control switch
connector to the clockspring (Fig. 41).

(8) Install the driver airbag in the steering wheel

(Fig. 40). Install and tighten the airbag attaching
screws to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.) torque.

(9) Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to

battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing
procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

(10) Check operation of all steering wheel mounted

components.

(11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of

steering.

Fig. 43 Steering Wheel Removal

1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - PULLER

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COLUMN

RS

STEERING WHEEL (Continued)