Caravan V6-181 3.0L VIN 3 FI (1988)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
Tilt Column
Tilt Column
1.
If equipped, disarm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
2.
Remove steering wheel.
Steering column cover, silencer & reinforcement removal
3.
Remove steering column cover and silencer.
4.
Remove shift indicator operating cable from slot in shift housing.
5.
Pry off wiring trough from steering column, then disconnect control lever electrical connectors.
a. Remove tilt lever, then hazard warning knob. Push knob in and unscrew to remove.
b. Remove ignition key lamp assembly, then remove knob off washer/wiper switch assembly.
c. Pull hider up control lever, then remove control lever sleeve to washer/wiper switch attaching screws.
d. Rotate control lever shaft to full clockwise position, then remove shaft from washer/wiper switch.
Lock plate removal. Models w/tilt column
e. Depress lock plate using lock plate compressor No. C-4156 or equivalent and pry retaining ring out of groove with a suitable screwdriver.
The full load of upper bearing spring should not be relieved. If full load is relieved, retaining ring will turn too easily and make removal
difficult.
f.
Remove lock plate, cancelling cam and upper bearing spring.
g. Remove turn signal/hazard switch actuator screws and arm.
h. Remove turn signal/hazard switch attaching screws, Place shift bowl in Low position.
Turn signal switch replacement
6.
Remove turn signal/hazard warning switch assembly by gently pulling switch up from column while straightening and guiding wires up through
column opening.
7.
Remove ignition key lamp.
