Airbag DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual

ADJUSTABLE PEDAL SWITCH (EXCEPT MEMORY) - BLUE 6 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 P206 18LG/LB ADJUSTABLE PEDALS MOTOR REVERSE
2 A72 18RD/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDAL RELAY OUTPUT
3- -
4 Z146 18BK GROUND
5 F504 20GY/PK FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN)
6 P205 18LG/WT ADJUSTABLE PEDALS MOTOR FORWARD
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE C1 - 24 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2- -
3 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS
4- -
5 Z104 18BK/LG GROUND
6 G104 20VT/GY PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR DRIVER
7 R104 20LB/LG PASSENGER AIRBAG MUX SWITCH RETURN
8 R106 20LG/LB PASSENGER AIRBAG MUX SWITCH SENSE
9- -
10 - -
11 - -
12 - -
13 - -
14 - -
15 - -
16 - -
17 R43 20LG/BR DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1
18 R45 20LG/OR DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 2
19 R44 20LB/OR PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 2
20 R42 20LB/BR PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 1
21 R61 20LG/VT DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1
22 R63 20LG/WT DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 2
23 R64 20LB/WT PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 1
24 R62 20LB/VT PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 2
8W - 80 - 8 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE C2 - 32 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2- -
3- -
4- -
5- -
6- -
7- -
8- -
9 R53 20LG/YL DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 2
10 R55 20LG/DG DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 1
11 R56 20LB/DG PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 1
12 R54 20LB/YL PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 2
13 R1 18LB/WT (LIGHT DUTY) LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 2
14 R3 18LB/OR (LIGHT DUTY) LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 1
15 R4 18OR/LB (LIGHT DUTY) RIGHT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 1
16 R2 18WT/LB (LIGHT DUTY) RIGHT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 2
17 F201 18PK/OR FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
18 F100 18PK/VT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN)
19 - -
20 - -
21 - -
22 - -
23 - -
24 - -
25 - -
26 - -
27 R14 20TN/LG (LIGHT DUTY) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 1 SIGNAL
28 R16 20BR/LG (LIGHT DUTY) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 1 GROUND
29 R15 20LG/BR (LIGHT DUTY) LEFT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 1 GROUND
30 R13 20LG/TN (LIGHT DUTY) LEFT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 1 SIGNAL
31 - -
32 - -
AIRBAG-LEFT CURTAIN - YELLOW 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 R3 18LB/OR LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 1
2 R1 18LB/WT LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 2
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 9

AIRBAG-PASSENGER ON/OFF SWITCH-6WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 R106 20LG/LB PASSENGER AIRBAG MUX SWITCH SENSE
2 R104 20LB/LG PASSENGER AIRBAG MUX SWITCH RETURN
3 G104 20VT/GY PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR DRIVER
4 F201 18PK/OR FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
5- -
6- -
AIRBAG-PASSENGER SQUIB-4WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 R44 20LB/OR PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 2
2 R42 20LB/BR PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 1
3 R64 20LB/WT PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 1
4 R62 20LB/VT PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 2
AIRBAG-RIGHT CURTAIN - YELLOW 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 R4 18OR/LB RIGHT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 1
2 R2 18WT/LB RIGHT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 2
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 G31 20VT/LG AAT SIGNAL
2 K900 20DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
8W - 80 - 10 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION
DESCRIPTION..........................1
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
This section provides illustrations identifying con-
nector, ground, and splice locations in the vehicle.
Connector, ground, and splice indexes are provided.Use the wiring diagrams in each section for connec-
tor, ground, and splice identification. Refer to the
index for the proper figure number. For items that
are not shown in this section N/S is placed in the
Fig. column.
CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
4WD Switch (Manual Transfer
Case)BK Near T/O for Backup Lamp Switch 16, 17, 19
A/C Compressor Clutch BK At A/C Compressor 3, 6, 7, 10
A/C Pressure Transducer BK Left Side of A/C Compressor 6, 7, 10
A/C-Heater Control C1 BK Center of Instrument Panel 34, 35, 36
A/C-Heater Control C2 BK Center of Instrument Panel 34, 35
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Under Battery Tray 22, 27
Adjustable Pedal Motor WT Left of Instrument Panel 31
Adjustable Pedal Switch BL Left of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Airbag Control Module C1 YL Lower Center of Instrument Panel 35, 36
Airbag Control Module C2 YL Lower Center of Instrument Panel 44, 46
Airbag Control Module-Left Side
ImpactYL Left B-Pillar 44, 46
Airbag Control Module-Right Side
ImpactYL Right B-Pillar 45, 47
Airbag-Driver Squib 1 YL On Steering Wheel N/S
Airbag-Left Curtain YL Top Left B-Pillar 44, 46
Airbag-Passenger YL Right Front of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Airbag-Right Curtain YL Top Right B-Pillar 45, 47
Ambient Temperature Sensor BK Left Rear of Hood 23, 29
Amplifier Audio C1 GY Top Center of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Amplifier Audio C2 GY Top Center of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Ashtray Lamp Center Stack 35
Automatic Day/Night Mirror (Except
Base)BK Top Center of Windshield N/S
Backup Lamp Switch BK Left Rear of Transmission 12, 13, 17, 19
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 1

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Data Link Connector - Engine
(Diesel)BK Near T/O for Water In Fuel Sensor N/S
Dome Lamp BK Center of Headliner N/S
Door Ajar Switch-Driver (Base) BK Left Front Door 41
Door Ajar Switch-Left Rear (Base) BK Left Rear Door 43
Door Ajar Switch-Right Rear (Base) BK Right Rear Door 43
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Driver
(Except Base)BK Left Front Door 41
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Left
Rear (Except Base)BK Left Rear Door 43
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-
PassengerBK Right Front Door 42
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Right
Rear (Except Base)BK Right Rear Door 43
Door Lock Switch-Passenger BL In Right Front Door 42
Driver Airbag Squib BK In Steering Column N/S
Driver Blend Door Actuator (Dual
Zone)BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Driver Door Module C1 BL In Left Front Door 41
Driver Door Module C2 BL In Left Front Door 41
EGR Solenoid Right Front Engine 9
Electric Brake Provision Rear of Engine 22, 24
Engine Control Module C1 BK Left Engine 10
Engine Control Module C2 BK Left Engine 10
Engine Coolant Temperature
SensorBK Near Generator 6
Engine Oil Pressure Switch BK Lower Left Side of Engine 6, 9
Evap/Purge Solenoid BK Left Fender Side Shield 23, 25
Evaporator Temperature Sensor BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Fog Lamp-Left WT Left Front Facia N/S
Fog Lamp-Right WT Right Front Facia N/S
Fuel Control Actuator (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine N/S
Fuel Heater (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine 10
Fuel Injector No. 1 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 2 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Injector No. 3 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 4 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Injector No. 5 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 6 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Injector No. 7 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 8 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Pump Module LT GY At Fuel Tank 50
Fuel Pump Motor (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine 10
Generator BK Front of Engine 6, 9, 10
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Mode Door Actuator 2 BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Multi-Function Switch BK On Steering Column 31
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection
AssemblyBK Rear of Transmission 18, 50
Output Speed Sensor DB Left Side of Transmission 11, 14, 15, 16
Overdrive Switch WT Center of Instrument Panel 35
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp
(Except Base)NAT Center of Headliner N/S
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream BK Left Front of Side of Transmission 15, 16, 17, 19
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream NAT Left Rear of Side of Transmission 15, 16, 17, 19
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream BK Right Front Side of Transmission 15, 17, 18
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream BK Right Rear Side of Transmission 15, 17, 18
Park Brake Switch At Park Brake 22, 24
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front BK At Lamp 23, 28, 29
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front BK At Lamp 1, 21, 26
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch Right Side of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 39
Passenger Blend Door Actuator
(Dual Zone)BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Passenger Lumbar Switch At Passenger Seat N/S
Power Mirror-Left BK At Mirror 41
Power Mirror-Right BK At Mirror 42
Power Outlet RD Center of Instrument Panel 35
Power Outlet-Console BK Center of Instrument Panel N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Front
VerticalRD At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Horizontal BK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Rear
VerticalBK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Switch-Driver BK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Switch-Passenger BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Power Steering Pressure Switch BK Near Power Steering Pump 7
Power Window Circuit Breaker Under Instrument Panel 31, 35, 38
Power Window Motor-Driver BK In Driver Door at Motor 41
Power Window Motor-Left Rear BK In Door at Motor 43
Power Window Motor-Passenger BK In Passenger Door at Motor 42
Power Window Motor-Right Rear BK In Door at Motor 43
Power Window Switch-Left Rear BL In Door 43
Power Window Switch-Passenger Passenger Door 42
Power Window Switch-Right Rear BL In Door 43
Powertrain Control Module C1 BK Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
Powertrain Control Module C2 WT Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
Powertrain Control Module C3 GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 21
Powertrain Control Module C4 GN Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

COLUMN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COLUMN
DESCRIPTION..........................6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING
COLUMN.............................7
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................9
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION
SWITCH.............................9
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................11
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION
SWITCH AND KEY LOCK CYLINDER.......11
KEY CYLINDER
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
UPPER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
LOWER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - ALL LD & HD EXCEPT 4X4 HD . 14
REMOVAL - 4X4 HD...................14
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - ALL LD & HD EXCEPT 4X4
HD.................................14
INSTALLATION - 4X4 HD................15
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
TILT LEVER KNOB RELEASE
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................16
COLUMN
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an
automatic transmission may not be equipped with
an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key
cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative meth-
ods of locking the steering wheel for service will
have to be used.
The tilt and standard column (Fig. 1) has been
designed to be serviced as an assembly; less wiring,
switches, shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Most steering
column components can be serviced without remov-
ing the steering column from the vehicle.
To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag,
refer to Restraints and follow all WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT INACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COAT-
INGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE
PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
BOOKS.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on steering column
shaft. This may cause damage to the shaft or bear-
ing.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot bolts
to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Do not
remove shaft lock plate or plate retainer. This will
damage the column.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove or modify the
park lock slider or link.
19 - 6 COLUMNDR

NOTE: When servicing the steering wheel after
removing the old bolt a new bolt must be used
when installing.
NOTE: When servicing the coupler a new bolt must
be used when installing.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING
COLUMN
If the vehicle is involved in a front end collision/the
air bag has deployed the column must be inspected.
This inspection will determine if the Column has col-
lapsed. Inspect the column mounting capsules visu-
ally and manually push and pull them to check for
separation or fractures. If capsules are fractured or
have moved the column MUST be replaced.
REMOVAL
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING
COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DIS-
ARMED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF
THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specifi-
cation to ensure proper operation of the steering
column.
(1) Position the front wheelsstraight ahead.
(2) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from
the battery.
(3) Remove the two switches from the steering
wheel.
(4) Remove the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the steering wheel with special tool
CJ98±1 or an appropriate steering wheel puller.
CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged
into the steering wheel and not into the clock-
spring, before attempting to remove the wheel. Fail-
ure to do so may damage the steering wheel/
clockspring.
(6) Remove the steering column opening cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the tilt lever.
(8) Remove the column shrouds (Fig. 2).
(9) Remove the clock spring, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
REMOVAL).
(10) Disconnect the wiring harness to the column.
Fig. 1 STEERING COLUMN
1 - LOCK CYLINDER
2 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
3 - MOUNTING HOLES
4 - STEERING COLUMN
5 - TILT LEVER
Fig. 2 UPPER & LOWER SHROUDS
1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - LOWER SHROUD
DRCOLUMN 19 - 7
COLUMN (Continued)

(17) Remove the steering column assembly from
the vehicle. (Fig. 7)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING
COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DIS-
ARMED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF
THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specifi-
cation to ensure proper operation of the steering
column.
(1) Position the steering column on the dash panel
support and loosely install the mounting nuts.
(2) Firmly slide the steering column upward
against the studs in dash panel and hand tighten the
nuts.
(3) Install the steering shaft coupler on the steer-
ing shaft and loosely install anewbolt.
(4) Center steering column in dash opening and
tighten mounting nuts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower
right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the
upper right nut.
NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.
(5) Tighten the coupler bolt to 57 N´m (42 ft. lbs.).(6) Install a new brake light switch (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(7) Install the shifter cable. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 32RH/GEAR
SHIFT CABLE - INSTALLATION)
(8) Connect the wiring harness to the column.
(9) Install the SKIM module.
(10) Install the clockspring(Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
(11) Install the shrouds.
(12) Install the steering column opening cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(13) Align the spline on the wheel hub to shaft.
(14) Then install the steering wheel and install a
newbolt. Tighten the bolt to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(15) Install the airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install the two steering wheel switches.
(17) Install the tilt lever handle.
(18) Install the negative battery terminal.
(19) Test the operation of the horn, Electronic
PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that
are steering column operated.
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The ignition switch is located on the steering col-
umn. It is used as the main on/off switching device
for most electrical components. The mechanical key
cylinder is used to engage/disengage the electrical
ignition switch.
OPERATION
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a steering column mounted shifter:
an interlock device is located within the shift cable.
This interlock device is used to lock the transmission
shifter in the PARK position when the key cylinder is
in any position and the brake pedal is not depressed.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION SWITCH
TEST AND REPAIR
If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle
with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift
linkage, (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 46RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE -
ADJUSTMENTS).
If the ignition switch effort is excessive remove the
ignition key cylinder from the steering column. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER
Fig. 7 STEERING COLUMN
1 - Steering Wheel
2 - Key Cylinder
3 - Gear Shift Lever
4 - Steering Column
5 - Tilt Lever Cable
DRCOLUMN 19 - 9
COLUMN (Continued)

HOUSING - REMOVAL). Check the turning effort of
the key cylinder. If the ignition key cylinder effort is
excessive replace the key cylinder.
REMOVAL
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission is not equipped
with an internal locking shaft with the ignition cyl-
inder. Alternative methods of locking the steering
wheel for service will have to be used.
The tilt and standard column (Fig. 8) have been
designed to be serviced as an assembly; without wir-
ing, switches, shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Most
steering column components can be serviced without
removing the steering column from the vehicle.
Safety goggles should be worn at all times when
working on steering columns.
To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag,
Refer to Electrical Restraints and follow all WARN-
INGS and CAUTIONS.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG ANDPOSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COAT-
INGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE
PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
BOOKS.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on steering column
shaft. This may cause damage to the shaft or bear-
ing.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot bolts
to disassemble the tilting mechanism.
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed
first before removing ignition switch.
(1) Remove the negative (ground) cable from the
battery.
(2) Disable the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the lower and upper shrouds.
(4) Remove key cylinder. (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING -
REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect the lower clockspring connectors.
(6) Remove the wire retainer from the tilt lever
bracket.
(7) Remove the tilt lever mounting screws to gain
access to the ignition switch mounting screws. (Fig.
9)
Fig. 8 STEERING COLUMN
1 - KEY CYLINDER
2 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
3 - MOUNTING HOLES
4 - STEERING COLUMN
5 - IGNITION SWITCH
Fig. 9 IGNITION SWITCH WITH TILT
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - TILT LEVER MECHANISM
19 - 10 COLUMNDR
IGNITION SWITCH (Continued)