Steering Column Control Module

STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Steering Column/Service precautions.

1. Place the front road wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Open hood.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury or death.

4. Remove steering wheel.
5. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds to gain access to the Steering Control Module (SCCM).
6. Lock the clockspring rotor in the center position as follows: Insert a grenade pin through the hole in the rotor at the 10 o'clock position.





7. Remove the three screws (1) to the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3).





8. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) between the SCCM (1) and the instrument panel wiring harness at the base of the SCCM and remove from column.

NOTE: If only removing the SCCM from column, there is no need to continue to next step.

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the left multi-function switch stalk retaining screw (2).
2. Pull the left stalk out of the SCCM.





3. Disconnect the left stalk electrical connector.
4. Separate the left switch from the SCCM.





5. Remove the one right multi-function switch retaining screw.
6. Pull right switch out of SCCM.





7. Disconnect the right switch electrical connector.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If only installing the SCCM, go to Step 1.

ASSEMBLY





1. Connect the right stalk electrical connector.





2. Slide the right stalk into the groove and install the one retaining screw.





3. Connect the left stalk switch electrical connector.





4. Install the left stalk switch retaining screw.





1. Position the SCCM, (3) over the steering column shaft (2).
2. Install the three screws (1).





3. Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are properly engaged.
4. Install steering column shrouds. Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
5. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clockspring. Pull the airbag leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.

NOTE: There is a small wire harness in the steering wheel and it contains the horn circuits and speed control circuits.

6. Connect the speed control and horn wire connector into the clockspring.
7. Pull the grenade pin out of the clockspring.
8. Install the driver airbag.

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed first.