Chrysler RG Voyager. Manual — part 986

SPECIFICATIONS

COLUMN FASTENER TORQUE

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft.

Lbs.

In.

Lbs.

Driver Airbag Mounting
Screws

10

—

90

Multi-Function Switch
Mounting Housing
Set-Screw

14

—

124

Shroud Attaching Screws -
Fixed

3

—

23

Shroud Attaching Screws -
Lower/Upper

2

—

17

SKIM Attaching Screw

4

—

30

Steering Column Coupling
Pinch Bolt

28

—

250

Steering Column Mounting
Nuts

12

—

105

Steering Wheel Retaining
Bolt

61

45

—

IGNITION SWITCH

REMOVAL

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder

housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Fig.
20). For ignition switch terminal and circuit identifi-
cation, refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, further
details on wire harness routing and retention, as well
as pin-out and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.

(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove steering column cover retaining screws

(Fig. 21).

(3) Remove parking brake release cable from han-

dle (Fig. 22).

Fig. 20 Ignition Switch—Viewed From Below Column

1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
3 - RETAINING TABS

Fig. 21 Steering Column Cover

1 - SCREWS
2 - STEERING COLUMN COVER

Fig. 22 Parking Brake Release Cable

1 - PARKING BRAKE CABLE
2 - PARKING BRAKE HANDLE

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(4) Remove

screws

holding

steering

column

shrouds (Fig. 23)and remove lower shroud.

(5) Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress

lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder
(Fig. 24).

(6) Remove ignition switch mounting screw (Fig.

25) with a #10 Torx

t tamper proof bit.

(7) Depress retaining tab (Fig. 21) or (Fig. 26) and

gently pry ignition switch from steering column (Fig.
27).

(8) Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition

switch and remove switch (Fig. 28).

INSTALLATION

The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder

housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Fig.
20). For ignition switch terminal and circuit identifi-
cation, refer to the Wiring Diagrams section.

(1) Ensure the ignition switch is in the RUN posi-

tion and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in
the RUN position.

(2) Install electrical connectors to ignition switch.

Fig. 23 Steering Column Shroud Screws

1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - SCREWS
3 - LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHROUD

Fig. 24 Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab

1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB

Fig. 25 Ignition Switch Mounting Screw

1 - MOUNTING SCREW
2 - IGNITION SWITCH

Fig. 26 Ignition Switch Retaining Tab

1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB

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RS

IGNITION SWITCH (Continued)

(3) Carefully

install

the

ignition

switch.

The

switch will snap over the retaining tabs (Fig. 29).
Install mounting screw (Fig. 25).

(4) Install upper and lower shrouds.
(5) Install key cylinder (cylinder retaining tab will

depress only in the RUN position).

(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
(7) Check for proper operation of ignition switch

and key-in warning switch.

KEY/LOCK CYLINDER

DESCRIPTION

The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the

housing opposite the ignition switch.

OPERATION

The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different

detents (Fig. 30) :

• Accessory

• Off (lock)

• Unlock

• On/Run

• Start

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.

Fig. 27 Removing Ignition Switch

1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB

Fig. 28 Ignition Switch Connectors

1 - KEY IN SWITCH
2 - PRNDL SWITCH
3 - IGNITION SWITCH

Fig. 29 Ignition Switch Installation

1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - ACTUATOR SHAFT
3 - RETAINING TABS

Fig. 30 Ignition Lock Cylinder Detents

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IGNITION SWITCH (Continued)

(2) Remove

steering

column

cover

retaining

screws.

(3) Remove

screws

holding

steering

column

shrouds and remove lower shroud.

(4) Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress

lock cylinder retaining tab on the bottom of the lock
housing and remove key cylinder.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to run

position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be
depressed).

(2) The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns

with the socket in the end of the housing. To align
the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is
in the Run position (Fig. 31).

(3) Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the

housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing
until the tab sticks through the opening in the hous-
ing.

(4) Turn the key to the Off position. Remove the

key.

(5) Install lower steering column shroud.
(6) Install steering column cover.
(7) Connect negative cable to battery.

SHROUD - LOWER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the two shroud-to-shroud mounting

screws fastening the upper to lower shrouds (Fig.
32).

(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.

(3) Remove the lower shroud-to-column mounting

screw (Fig. 33).

Fig. 31 Socket in Lock Cylinder Housing

1 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
2 - SOCKET

Fig. 32 Upper Shroud Mounting

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

Fig. 33 Lower Shroud Mounting

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

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RS

KEY/LOCK CYLINDER (Continued)