Knob, Tilt Lever Release: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Multi-Function Switch Mounting Bracket Upper Retaining Screw
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Remove the multi-function switch mounting bracket upper retaining screw (1).

Fig 2: Connectors & Screw
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Disconnect the both of the clockspring connectors (2).
If equipped, disconnect the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) harness routing retainer and connector (4).
If equipped, disconnect the adjustable pedals switch connector (1).
Remove the multi-function switch mounting bracket lower retaining screw (3).

Fig 3: Multi-Function Switch Mounting Bracket & Tilt Release Lever Screws
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Carefully pull the multi-function switch mounting bracket (2) toward the steering wheel to gain access to the two tilt release lever screws (1).
Remove both of the tilt release lever screws (1).

Fig 4: Release Cam Linkage & Release Cam
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NOTE:
The release cam linkage (3) is tabbed to lock into the release cam (1) after installation.
Remove the tilt release lever/cam linkage from the steering column by rotating the tilt release lever (4) down (clockwise) to align the linkage tabs with the rectangular hole (2) of the cam (1) and pull out.

Fig 5: Tilt Release Lever
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NOTE:
A new tilt release lever (1) includes a pre-loaded spring (3) and the linkage.
If the tilt release lever (1) is to be reinstalled on the column, reload the spring (3) against the tab (2) as shown.