Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 897

CYLINDER-KEY 

Fig. 22: Key Cylinder Install 
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The ignition key (1) must be in the key cylinder (2) for cylinder installation. 

1. Install the key cylinder (2) into the housing (3) using care to align the end of the key cylinder with the 

ignition switch.  

2. Push the key cylinder (2) in until it clicks.  

3. Rotate the key to the insert position.  

4. Install the halo ring around the key cylinder housing.  

5. Install the (S.K.R.E.E.M) module.  

6. Install the shroud covers.  

HOUSING-LOCK CYLINDER 

REMOVAL 

LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 23: Removing Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) From Steering Column 
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1. Access and remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) from the steering column (2). 

Refer to REMOVAL . 

Fig. 24: Identifying Screw, SKREEM/WCM & Lock Cylinder Housing 
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2. Remove the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3).  

3. Unhook the SKREEM/WCM (2) retainer fingers from the lock cylinder housing (3) and remove it. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 25: Identifying Slot, Key & Key Cylinder 
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4. Insert the key (2) and turn the key cylinder (3) to the RUN position.  

5. Insert an appropriate tool into the slot (1) formed into the lock cylinder housing depressing the key 

cylinder retaining tab.  

6. Pull the key cylinder and key straight out of the lock cylinder housing as one unit. 

Fig. 26: Identifying Screws & Lock Cylinder Housing 
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7. Using a Tamper-Proof Torx® Plus (five point) 30 bit, remove the two screws (1) fastening the lock 

cylinder housing (2) to the column.  

8. Remove the lock cylinder housing from the steering column. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 27: Identifying Mounting Screw & Ignition Module 
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9. Remove the ignition module (2) mounting screw (1). 

Fig. 28: Identifying Module & Retaining Tabs 
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10. Pull the module (1) straight out and off the retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing.  

INSTALLATION 

LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro