Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
17. Remove the brake light switch and discard.
18. Remove the four steering column mounting nuts (4).
19. Remove the steering column assembly (3) from the vehicle.
Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO
ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
1. Position the steering column (3) on the dash panel support (1) and loosely install the mounting nuts (4).
2. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the studs (2) in dash panel and hand tighten the nuts.
3. Center steering column (3) in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (4) to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the upper right nut.
