2003 Chrysler Intrepid SXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal - Steering Column

NOTE: This procedure is to be used when replacing the steering column. It is written to reflect that objective. If the column is to be removed as one assembly, or without removing the steering wheel, the steering wheel must be turned from the straight ahead position to the RIGHT 180° and locked in place. Lock the column in this position by removing the key from the key cylinder. This MUST be performed before the steering coupler to the gear is disconnected. This is done to prevent the chance of damaging the clockspring. When reconnecting the steering coupler to the intermediate shaft, verify the front wheels have not moved from their position when column was removed. If during column reinstallation, any doubt is present as to whether the clockspring is properly centered, the clockspring centering procedure Step  19 MUST be performed prior to connecting the steering coupler.
  1. Remove remote ground cable from ground stud on shock tower and isolate ground cable from vehicle by installing isolator on stud (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing Remote Ground Cable From Ground Stud
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  2. Remove the fuse panel cover from the left end of the instrument panel (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuse Panel Cover
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  3. Remove the 2 screws behind the fuse panel cover attaching the lower instrument panel cover to the instrument panel (Fig 3 ).
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Cover Mounting Screws
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  4. Remove the lower instrument panel cover. The lower instrument panel cover is attached by retaining clips along the top and right edge.
  5. Remove the wiring harness connector from the trunk release switch in the lower instrument panel cover (Fig 4 ).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wiring Harness Connector
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  6. Remove the parking brake release cable, from the park brake release handle in the lower instrument panel cover (Fig 5 ).
    Fig 5: Identifying Park Brake Release Cable
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  7. Remove the 4 bolts (Fig 6 ) mounting the reinforcement (Fig 6 ) to the instrument panel. Remove the reinforcement from the instrument panel. Remove the diagnostic connector (Fig 7 ) from the reinforcement.
    Fig 6: Identifying Reinforcement Panel
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