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operation involving steering column components. See
appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply
electrical power to any component on steering column without
first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist
until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION
before disconnecting battery.
HORN SWITCH
NOTE: Horn switch removal and installation information for Dakota
and Durango is not provided by manufacturer.
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 4 air bag nuts from
back of steering wheel. Pull air bag module back far enough to
disconnect wiring connectors. Remove air bag module. To install,
reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag nuts to 90-97 INCH lbs. (9-
11 N.m).
IGNITION SWITCH
CAUTION: DO NOT bump, jolt or hammer on steering shaft and gearshift
tube.
Removal
Remove lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER. Remove 3 tamper-
proof Torx screws. See Fig. 5. Gently pull switch away from column.
Release connector locks on wiring connectors and remove switch from
connectors.
Fig. 5: Removing Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Installation
1) Rotate flag on ignition switch to RUN position. This
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Air Bag Retaining Nuts ................................ 90-97 (9-11)\
Ignition Switch Mounting Screw ..................... 22-30 (2.5-3.5)\
Multifunction Switch Connector Screw ........................ 17 (2)\
Multifunction Switch Mounting Screw ......................... 17 (2)\
Steering Column Cover Screw ................................. 17 (2)\
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Fig. 9: Horn System Wiring Diagram (Dakota)
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Fig. 10: Horn System Wiring Diagram (Durango)
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Fig. 11: Horn System Wiring Diagram (Ram Pickup)
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Headlight Circuit, W/O DRL & W/O Quad Headlights
HORN
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Horn Circuit
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