Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1362

19 - 16 COLUMN
COLUMN (Continued)
Fig. 15 Multi-function/Wiper Switch Mounting
1 - MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - MULTI-FUNCTION/WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 16 SKIM Mounting
1 - HALO TRIM RING
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
3 - SKIM
REMOVAL - RHD
Right-Hand-Drive steering column is typical of
Left-Hand-Drive. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN - REMOVAL - LHD)
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) If the steering column is being replaced, per-
form the following on the column before installing it
on the vehicle:
(a) Ensure the ignition switch is positioned in
the ON position if the ignition switch needs to be
installed.
(b) If necessary, Install the ignition switch on
the steering column by pushing the tapered end
Fig. 17 Ignition Switch Mounting
1 - MOUNTING SCREW
2 - IGNITION SWITCH
onto the shaft and steering column ignition cylin-
der housing. Install the screw securing the switch
to the column (Fig. 17).
(c) Install the non-halo trim ring on the column
until its tabs snap into place on the ignition cylin-
der housing (Fig. 16).
(d) If the column is equipped with a Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM), install the module on
the column by sliding the module onto the non halo
trim ring and installing the two mounting screws
(Fig. 16). Tighten the mounting screws to a torque
of 3 N·m (25 in. lbs.).
(e) Position the multi-function/windshield wiper
switch in onto the top of the column and install the
two screws securing the switch in place (Fig. 15).
(f) Place the clockspring onto the end of the col-
umn engaging the clockspring latch hooks into the
column (Fig. 14).
(g) Install the ignition key cylinder in the steer-
ing column. To do this, first position the key cylin-
der in the ON position (with the key in it) so the
retaining tab can be depressed. Push key cylinder
into the column ignition cylinder housing until the
retaining tab locks into place (Fig. 13).
NOTE: When installing a tilt column, do not release
the tilt lever from the locked position until after the
column is installed on the instrument panel.
(2) Install the steering column into steering col-
umn access opening in the lower instrument panel.
(3) Align the slots in the mounting brackets on the
steering column with the studs in the instrument
panel (Fig. 9) Loosely attach the column to the
instrument panel lower mounting studs using the
two lower mounting nuts.
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