Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1169

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
bolt nut, and remove the steering column coupling
pinch bolt (Fig. 8) (the pinch bolt nut is caged to the
coupling and is not removable). Separate the upper
and lower steering column couplings.
Fig. 8 Coupling Connection
1 – RETAINING PIN
2 – PINCH BOLT
3 – NUT
(14) If the vehicle is equipped with a automatic
transaxle, disconnect the automatic transaxle igni-
tion interlock cable from the steering column.
Depress the tab on top of the cable connector and
remove the cable from the back side of the steering
column ignition cylinder housing (Fig. 9).
NOTE: If the same steering column is to be rein-
stalled, clamp the tilt lever to lock the column in
place so that it can be easily reinstalled in the same
orientation.
(15) Remove the two lower mounting nuts attach-
ing the steering column to the instrument panel (Fig.
10).
(16) Remove the two upper mounting nuts attach-
ing the steering column to the instrument panel (Fig.
10).
(17) Lower the steering column away from the
instrument panel.
(18) Disconnect the wiring harness electrical con-
nector from the clockspring (Fig. 11).
(19) Disconnect the wiring harness electrical con-
nectors from the multi-function switch, windshield
wiper switch, and ignition switch (Fig. 12).
(20) If the vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM), disconnect its electrical
connector (Fig. 13).
(21) Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
(22) If the steering column is being replaced, per-
form the following:
Fig. 9 Interlock Cable
1 – IGNITION SWITCH
2 – CLIP
3 – INTERLOCK CABLE
4 – BTSI SOLENOID
Fig. 10 Steering Column Mounting Nuts
1 – STEERING COLUMN
2 – UPPER MOUNTING NUTS
3 – LOWER MOUNTING NUTS
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