Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual page 418

2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID
LH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: THE ORC IS A SAFETY MODULE AND
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND SECURE IT PROPERLY,
COULD CAUSE THE MODULE TO POSSIBLY MAL-
FUNCTION.
(1) Position the ORC (arrow pointing forward in
vehicle) on the ORC mounting bracket. The mounting
bosses on the module will correctly position the ORC
on the bracket. Attach the ORC to the bracket with
the three screws supplied and torque to 88 to 124
in.lbs. (10 to 14 N•m).
CAUTION: USE SUPPLIED SCREWS ONLY.
(2) Reverse the above procedures for continued
installation.
CAUTION: Do not connect negative battery cable
remote terminal. Refer to Airbag System Check in
this section for proper procedure.
CLOCKSPRING
REMOVAL
(1) Place the front road wheels in the straight
ahead position then:
• Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180
degrees) to the right (clockwise)
• Lock column with ignition lock cylinder.
(2) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post
(Fig. 10).
(3) Wait two minutes for the reserve capacitor to
discharge before removing non deployed module.
(4) Remove speed control switch mounting screws,
from the back of the steering wheel, and disconnect
the wire connectors.
(5) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching
bolts.
(6) Lift module and disconnect the airbag and horn
wire connectors.
(7) Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering
Wheel Removal and Installation in this section.
(8) Remove the tilt wheel release lever.
(9) Remove upper and lower steering column
shrouds to gain access to clockspring wiring.
(10) Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors
between the clockspring and the instrument panel
wiring harness at the base of the clockspring.
(11) Remove two mounting screws and pull clock-
spring assembly from steering shaft. The clockspring
cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if faulty.
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
(1) Confirm that:
• The steering wheel position is a half turn (180
degrees) to the right (clockwise)
• The column is locked with the ignition cylinder
lock.
• Locate the clockspring on the steering shaft and
push down on the rotor until the clockspring is fully
seated on the steering column.
• Fasten clockspring to steering column using the
two mounting screws and torque screws to 24 in. lbs.
(2.7 N•m).
(2) Connect the clockspring to the instrument
panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed.
Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are
properly engaged.
(3) Install steering column shrouds. Be sure all
wires are inside of shrouds.
(4) Install the tilt wheel release lever, if equipped.
(5) Pull all wires through the large opening of the
hub area on the steering wheel. Install steering
wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clock-
spring. Tighten steering wheel nut to 61 N·n (45 ft.
lbs.) torque. Ensure leads do not get pinched under
the steering wheel.
(6) Unlock the steering column with the ignition
lock cylinder. Return the steering wheel to the
upright position (180 ° counterclockwise).
(7) Route speed control wires under and behind
the airbag module mounting tabs.
(8) Connect the horn lead wire and the airbag lead
wire to the airbag module.
(9) Install the airbag module and torque bolts to
7-9 N·m (65-85 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Connect the speed control wires to the
switches and install switches. Torque screws to 1.5
N·m (13 in. lbs.) torque.
(11) Do not connect the battery negative cable
remote terminal. Refer to Airbag System Check for
proper procedure.
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
REMOVAL
When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves,
eye protection and long sleeved shirt should be worn,
as there may be deposits on the surface which could
irritate the skin and eyes. When removing a
Driver Airbag Module for any reason the fol-
lowing procedures must be followed.
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
(2) Remove speed control switch screws from steer-
ing wheel back cover, remove switches and disconnect
the wires.
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