Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1363

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(4) If the vehicle is equipped with a SKIM, Con-
nect its wiring harness electrical connector (Fig. 12).
(5) Connect the wiring harness electrical connec-
tors to the multi-function switch, windshield wiper
switch, and ignition switch (Fig. 11).
(6) Connect the wiring harness electrical connector
to the clockspring (Fig. 10).
(7) Lift the column into mounting position on the
instrument panel and install the two upper mounting
nuts (Fig. 9). Tighten all four (upper and lower)
mounting nuts to a torque of 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.).
(8) If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, connect the automatic transaxle ignition
interlock cable to the steering column by pushing the
end of the cable into the back side of the ignition cyl-
inder housing until it snaps into place (Fig. 8).
(9) If not already positioned, position the steering
column shaft in the correct position for mounting to
the lower coupling. To do this, turn the steering
wheel end of the shaft until the missing spline area
on that end of the shaft faces straight up.
(10) Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the
STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
NOTE: Do not tighten the coupling pinch bolt any-
time the vehicle is not at curb riding height. It may
cause unwanted conditions within the steering col-
umn if the vehicle is suspended in any manner
when the pinch bolt is tightened.
(11) Reconnect the steering column lower coupling
to the steering column upper coupling (Fig. 7). Install
the coupling pinch bolt an tighten the pinch bolt nut
to a torque of 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.). Install the pinch
bolt retainer pin.
(12) Install the knee blocker.
(13) Install the silencer pad below the knee
blocker panel.
CAUTION: If there is any question as to whether the
clockspring is in the centered position of travel, the
clockspring needs to be recentered before installing
the steering wheel. If the clockspring is not cen-
tered, it may be overextended, causing the clock-
spring to become inoperative.
(14) If necessary, recenter the clockspring. To cen-
ter the clockspring, use the following procedure:
• Using your fingers, rotate the clockspring rotor
in the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION to the end of
travel. Do not apply excessive torque.
• From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two full
turns and an additional one half turn in the COUN-
TERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION. (The wires should
end up toward the top of the clockspring).
(15) Ensure the three foam rubber driver airbag
retaining clip pads are still in place on the rear of
the steering wheel (Fig. 18). Replace any missing
pads.
Fig. 18 Foam Rubber Pad Locations
1 - TOP REAR OF STEERING WHEEL
2 - FOAM RUBBER PADS
3 - DRIVER AIRBAG RETAINING CLIP
4 - HORN GROUND AREA- NO PAD HERE
CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto the
shaft of the steering column by driving it onto the
shaft.
(16) Feed the clockspring wiring leads through the
hole in the steering wheel. Align the steering wheel's
wide mounting spline with the steering column shaft
missing spline area and push the wheel onto the
shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the
back of the wheel and does not bind.
(17) Install the steering wheel retaining bolt and
tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed
on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to
a torque of 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(18) Connect the wiring harness connector to the
speed control switch (Fig. 6).
(19) Connect the squib wire to the driver airbag
module (Fig. 6). Make airbag connection by pressing
straight in on the connector. The connector should be
fully seated. Feel for positive snap to assure positive
connection.
(20) Connect the horn switch electrical connector.
(21) Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees in either
direction.
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