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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000INTREPID R/TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLOCK CYLINDER & SHIFT INTERLOCK CASSETTEREMOVAL
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/T
Lock Cylinder & Shift Interlock Cassette: Removal
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Removal
NOTE:
On column shift models, when replacing lock cylinder, a NEW shift interlock cassette must be installed. On floor shift models, when replacing lock cylinder, shift interlock cable must be adjusted after installing lock cylinder.
- Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on strut tower and isolated from all other components.
- Remove tilt lever. Remove upper and lower covers from steering column. Turn ignition key swithc to RUN position. When ignition switch is in this position, lock cylinder release tab will depress.
- Depress release tab and pull lock cylinder from lock cylinder housing. See Figure .
- On models with column shift, fully depress release tab on top of shift interlock cassette, and remove shift interlock cassette. See Figure . Slide shift interlock cassette from lock cylinder housing. Disconnect shift interlock cable from latch on shift mechanism. See Figure .
- On all models, if it is necessary to remove lock cylinder housing from steering column, remove combination switch and ignition switch. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH and IGNITION SWITCH .
- Center punch heads of lock cylinder tamper-proof bolts. Using 1/4" drill bit, drill out bolt heads on lock cylinder tamper-proof bolts until bit contacts hardened washer under bolt heads. Remove lock cylinder housing from steering column. Remove old bolts from lock cylinder housing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.