How to Safely Remove and Install a Steering Wheel on 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?

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Before taking out the steering wheel, break the connection between the negative battery cable and the car and let two minutes pass so the air bag system reserve capacitor discharges. Loosen the mounting screws for the driver air bag, lift the air bag from its mount and unplug the two air bag squib, speed control and horn connectors and then keep it properly stored. After that, take out the steering wheel retaining bolt and damper and when the car is equipped, detach the remote audio control switch wiring from the Clock Spring. Don't bump or hammer the steering column as you try to remove it and be careful not to push threaded bolts into the Clock Spring more than half an inch from the back of the steering wheel while removing it. Holding the steering wheel straight ahead, fit the puller under the steering wheel and then use it to remove the steering wheel from the shaft. You may also want to remove the puller and any remote radio switches when you can. If remote radio switches are needed, make sure not to force the steering wheel onto the steering column shaft when you install them. Through the upper access hole on the steering wheel, send the wires from the Clock Spring and, before sliding the wheel on, make sure that the master notches line up with the missing spline on the shaft. Check the damper for damage before mounting it on the steering wheel and then tighten the retaining bolt with 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) value. When the vehicle includes remote audio controls, add wires from those to the Clock Spring and join the air bag squib wirings and the horn and speed control switch wiring. Insert the driver air bag into the steering wheel, then tighten each screw to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.) of torque. After that, connect the negative battery cable again and operate the gear shifter, the headlight indicator switch and wiper and window buttons to confirm everything on the steering wheel is working as it should before taking the updated car on the road.

OEM 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel

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2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel Part Number: 1AP391J8AA

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel, Gray Part Number: WF801DVAD

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel Part Number: WF79ZJ8AD

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel, Gray Part Number: WF79XDVAD

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel, Gray Part Number: 1AP391DVAA

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Wheel Part Number: WF80ZJ8AD

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