Trying to assemble steering column and brake bracket under dash

Ignition Switch/Lock Cylinder REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CAUTION
Some models covered by this manual may be equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in Section 6. The ignition lock is an integral component of the steering lock mechanism. If the ignition lock must be replaced, perform the following procedure. Fig. 1: Exploded view of the ignition switch/lock cylinder assembly
Fig. 2: Remove the break-off head retaining bolts by chiseling a slot in the bolt, then removing them with a screwdriver
Millenia

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Properly disarm the air bag system.
3. Remove the rear console box, brake boot and center panel (disconnect the harness connectors).
4. Remove the rear console.
5. Remove the undercover, glove compartment and compartment cover.
6. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
7. Tilt the steering shaft down. Remove the cap and panel light control switch. Remove the meter hood mounting screws. Pull the meter hood forward to disengage the clips.
8. Remove the instrument cluster,
9. Remove the drivers side air bag and the steering wheel.
10. Remove the combination switch.
11. Remove the passenger side air bag mounting bolts, electrical connector and remove the air bag module.
12. Remove the hood panel release lever. Pull the side panel forward to disengage the clips, remove the side panel.
13. Remove the side covers.
14. Remove the dashboard mounting bolts, pull the dashboard up and forward and remove.
15. Remove the steering shaft.
16. Remove the screw and the ignition switch and disconnect the ignition switch connector.
17. Using a chisel and a hammer make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts. Remove the bolts and the steering lock assembly. To install:
    
18. Install the steering lock mechanism to the steering column jacket. Make sure that the lock operates correctly. Install new mounting bolts and tighten the bolts till the heads break off.
19. Reconnect the ignition switch connector to the ignition switch and install the ignition switch to the steering lock mechanism with the screw.
20. Replace the dashboard close to its mounts and connect all harness connectors. Install all mounting bolts. Torque to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm).
21. Install the side covers.
22. Instal the side panels.
23. Install the steering shaft and torque the mounting bolts to 12-16 ft. lbs. (16-22 Nm).
24. Connect the passenger side air bag module electrical connector and replace the module to the dash and install the mounting bolts.
25. Install the combination switch on the steering column.
26. Install the steering wheel and drivers side air bag module.
27. Install the instrument cluster.
28. Install the meter hood.
29. Install the upper and lower steering column covers.
30. Install the glove compartment cover, compartment and the undercover.
31. Install the rear console, bracket, center panel, brake lever boot and the rear console box.
32. Reconnect the negative battery cable,
33. Place the steering column securely on a workbench. Use a chisel and hammer to make slots in the head of the lock screws. Remove the screws.

Except Millenia

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. If equipped, disarm and remove the air bag.
3. Remove the steering wheel and the combination switch.
4. Remove the steering column by performing the following:
   1. Remove the driver's side under dash covers.
   2. If equipped, disconnect the key interlock cable from the steering column.
   3. Detach any remaining electrical wire harness connectors from the column.
   4. Remove the upper column-to-dash mounting bolts. Support the steering column.
   5. Remove the intermediate shaft-to-steering column shaft coupling bolt and remove the steering column-to-firewall bracket bolts/nuts.
   6. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
5. Place the steering column securely on a workbench. Use a chisel and hammer to make slots in the head of the lock screws. Remove the screws.
6. Remove the ignition lock assembly. To install:
   
7. Position the ignition lock and bracket on the steering column.
8. Install the new screws until the head twists off. Make sure the lock operates properly while tightening the new locking screws.
9. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable
2. Remove the console glove compartment. Disconnect the power point electrical connector. If equipped, disconnect the cellular phone antenna cable and coaxial cable from the console glove compartment. If equipped, disconnect the cellular phone antenna cable and coaxial cable.
3. If equipped, remove the compact disc changer. Remove the screws. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the digital audio compact disc player.
4. Place the gearshift lever in the 1 position.
5. Remove the console top panel. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
6. Remove the floor console to floor bracket screws.
7. Remove the floor console to gearshift bracket screws.
8. Remove the floor console. Slide the floor console rearward. Remove the floor console. Disconnect the three electrical connectors. CAUTION
   Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
   
9. Remove the passenger side air bag module. WARNING
   Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING
   Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING
   Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
   
10. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
11. Push in on the two glove compartment door tabs and position downward.
12. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. Remove the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
13. Remove the passenger air bag module. Note: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
14. If equipped, remove the rear seat climate control air duct sleeve.
15. Remove the steering column. CAUTION
    Do not remove the steering column, steering wheel and air bag module as an assembly from the vehicle. Unless the steering column is locked to prevent rotation; or the lower end of the steering shaft is wired to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated, damage to the air bag sliding contact will occur. NOTE: All steering column components are assembled with specific fasteners. They are designed with a thread locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation. Make sure vehicle front wheels are in the straight-ahead position
    
16. Remove the ignition switch lock
17. Remove the steering wheel.
18. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
19. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank by unscrewing it from the steering column.
20. Remove the four upper and lower steering column shroud retaining screws. Remove the upper steering column shroud and lower steering column shroud.
21. Remove the lower instrument panel trim cover.
22. Unsnap the steering column lower trim panel.
23. Remove the release lever hood retaining screws.
24. Remove the brake release retaining screws.
25. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement
26. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement brace.
27. Disconnect the shift cable and bracket from the steering column by removing two screws.
28. Disconnect the transmission shift cable loop from the shift tube hook (column shift).
29. Remove the two multi-function switch retaining screws and set the multi-function switch aside.
30. Remove the retaining screw and remove the wiring connector from the ignition switch.
31. Remove two front steering column nuts and the steering column impact absorber
32. Remove the pinch bolt from the steering column lower yoke.
33. While supporting the column assembly, remove two rear column assembly retaining nuts.
34. Disconnect the shift cable and bracket from the selector lever pivot. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
35. Remove the shift cable and bracket from the lower column mounting.
36. Remove two shift lock actuator-retaining screws and remove the shift lock actuator (console shift only).
37. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
38. Release the cable from the parking brake actuator.
39. Release the cable conduit from the parking brake actuator.
40. To disconnect the driver's side outboard bulkhead electrical connector. Loosen the bolt. Disconnect the driver's side bulkhead electrical connector.
41. To disconnect the driver's side inboard bulkhead electrical connector. Loosen the bolt. Disconnect the driver's side bulkhead electrical connector.
42. If equipped, disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connectors.
43. Remove the steering column mounting support to instrument cowl brace bolts.
44. Remove the instrument panel dash brace to instrument panel bolt.
45. Loosen the nut that secures the instrument panel dash brace. Position the instrument panel dash brace aside.
46. Remove the pin-type retainers. Remove the passenger side instrument panel insulator. Remove the courtesy lamp.
47. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.
48. Disconnect the in-line electrical harness connector.
49. Position the passenger side scuff plate aside.
50. Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel.

The 2001 Dodge caravan has 2 heater cores - front (the main one), and the rear. Removal of the
rear heater core is a whole different procedure than the front.

Front Heater Core - Removal and Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Align the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   CAUTION Before working around the steering wheel or the instrument panel all 2 minutes to pass to allow the air bag module to discharge.
   
4. Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse.
5. Remove the steering column, by removing or disconnect the following:
   
   Lower left side steering column cover Parking brake release cable from the parking brake lever 10 steering column cover liner-to-instrument panel bolts and the cover liner
6. Rotate the key to the LOCK position; then, rotate the steering wheel to the LOCKED position.
   
   Gear selector cable and its mounting bracket as an assembly from the upper steering column mounting bracket 2 instrument cluster trim bezel-to-instrument panel screws, retaining clips and bezel 2 steering column shroud-to-steering column screws and the shroud Steering column-to-intermediate steering shaft coupler
   
7. Loosen but do not remove the 2 lower steering column mounting bracket nuts/washers.
   
   2 upper steering column mounting bracket nuts/washers Steering column assembly from the vehicle
   
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Instrument panel-to-chassis harness interconnect and bracket Lower silencer boot, at the base of the steering shaft
   
9. Working in the engine compartment, pinch off the heater hoses.
   
   Heater core cover. Position some towels under the heater core hoses. Heater core plate and the hoses
   
10. Depress the heater core retaining clips.
11. Lift the accelerator pedal and slide the heater core past it.
12. Depress the brake pedal and remove the heater core from the heater/air conditioning housing assembly.
    
    

    Fig. View of the steering column assembly
    
    
    

    Fig. View of the interconnect and bracket
    
    
    

    Fig. View of the front heater core assembly
    

To install:

1. Depress the brake pedal and install the heater core into the heater/air conditioning housing assembly.
2. Lift the accelerator pedal and slide the heater core past it.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   Heater hoses (using new O-rings) and the heater core plate Heater core cover Heater hoses clamps, working in the engine compartment Lower silencer boot at the base of the steering shaft Instrument panel-to-chassis harness interconnect and bracket
   
4. Install the steering column assembly by installing or connect the following:
   
   Steering column assembly, carefully into the vehicle. 2 upper and 2 lower steering column mounting bracket nuts/washers. Torque the nuts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm). Steering column-to-intermediate steering shaft coupler and tighten the pinch bolt to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm) 2 steering column shroud and the shroud-to-steering column screws Bezel, the retaining clips and the 2 instrument cluster trim bezel-to-instrument panel screws Gear selector cable and its mounting bracket as an assembly to the upper steering column mounting bracket 10 steering column cover liner and the cover liner-to-instrument panel bolts Parking brake release cable to the parking brake lever Lower left side steering column cover. Lower left side steering column cover
   
5. Refill the cooling system.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Run the engine to normal operating temperatures; then, check the climate control operation and check for leaks.

Halfshaft -sorry but the diagrams didn't paste into the fixya.com window, just the text. Also, this was for a 3.2L engine.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of
   this section.
   
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   
   • Negative battery cable
     
   • Front wheel
     
   • Radiator skid plate
     
   • Transfer case skid plate
     
   • Brake calipers and mounting bracket
     
   • Brake rotor
     
   • Wheel speed sensor
     
   • Steering knuckle
   
   
3. Support the axle housing with a jack. Unbolt the axle mounting bracket and
   remove the halfshaft/bracket assembly.
   To install:
   
   
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   
   • Axle/bracket assembly. Tighten the bracket flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs. (116
     Nm) and the bracket mounting bolts to 112 ft. lbs. (152 Nm).
     
   • Steering knuckle
     
   • Wheel speed sensor
     
   • Brake rotor
     
   • Brake caliper and mounting bracket. Tighten the bracket bolts to 115 ft.
     lbs. (155 Nm).
     
   • Transfer case skid plate. Tighten the bolts to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).
     
   • Radiator skid plate. Tighten the bolts to 58 ft. lbs. (78 Nm).
     
   • Front wheel
     
   • Negative battery cable
   
   
5. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 1: Exploded view of the left halfshaft, axle shaft and
   axle disconnect
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 2: Exploded view of the right halfshaft and mounting
   bracket
   
   

clutch is supposed to be self adjusting. Here are instructions for replacing the adjuster:

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION


See Figure 1

1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove the steering wheel using a steering wheel puller, Tool T67L-3600-A or equivalent.
3. Remove the lower dash panel section to the left of the steering column.
4. Remove the shrouds from the steering column.
5. Disconnect the brake lamp switch and the master cylinder pushrod from the brake pedal.
6. Rotate the clutch quadrant forward and unhook the clutch cable from the quadrant. Allow the quadrant to slowly swing rearward.
7. Remove the bolt holding the brake pedal support bracket lateral brace to the left side of the vehicle.
8. Disconnect all electrical connectors from the steering column.
9. Remove the 4 nuts that hold the steering column to the brake pedal support bracket and lower the steering column to the floor.
10. Remove the 4 booster nuts that hold the brake pedal support bracket to the dash panel.
11. Remove the bolt that holds the brake pedal support bracket to the underside of the instrument panel, and remove the brake pedal support bracket assembly from the vehicle.
12. Remove the clutch pedal shaft nut and the clutch pedal, as outlined above.
13. Slide the self-adjusting mechanism out of the brake pedal support bracket.
14. Examine the self-adjusting mechanism shaft bushings on either side of the brake pedal support bracket, and replace if worn.

To install:

1. Lubricate the self-adjusting mechanism shaft with motor oil and install the mechanism into the brake pedal support bracket.
2. Position the quadrant towards the top of the vehicle. Align the flats on the shaft with the flats in the clutch pedal assembly, and install the retaining nuts. Tighten to 32-50 ft. lbs. (43-67 Nm).
3. Position the brake pedal support bracket assembly beneath the instrument panel, aligning the four holes with the studs in the dash panel. Install the four nuts loosely.
4. Install the bolt through the support bracket and into the instrument panel. Tighten to 13-25 ft. lbs. (18-34 Nm).
5. Tighten the four booster nuts that hold the brake pedal support bracket to the dash panel to 13-25 ft. lbs. (18-34 Nm).
6. Connect the brake lamp switch and the master cylinder pushrod to the brake pedal.
7. Attach the clutch cable to the quadrant.
8. Position the steering column onto the four studs in the support bracket and start the four nuts.
9. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
10. Install the steering column shrouds.
11. Install the brake pedal support lateral brace.
12. Tighten the steering column attaching nuts to 20-37 ft. lbs. (27-50 Nm).
13. Install the lower dash panel section.
14. Install the steering wheel.
15. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal on the battery.
16. Check the steering column for proper operation.
17. Depress the clutch pedal several times to adjust the cable.

Hello, Look up under the dash next to the inside of the car, between the foot pedal for the park brake assembly, on the park brake assembly there should be a short lever, it may even be yellow on the end. pull it back toward you, that should release the park brake. The System is suppose to release automatically when you put the car in gear. It works off vacuum, the switch is mounted on top of the steering column and the actuator is mounted on the park brake assembly

Ignition Switch REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1982–91 Vehicles The switch is located on the steering column and is completely inaccessible without first lowering the steering column. The switch is actuated by a rod and rack assembly. A gear on the end of the lock cylinder engages the toothed upper end of the rod.

1. Lower the steering column; be sure to properly support it.
2. Put the switch in the OFF-UNLOCKED position. With the cylinder removed, the rod is in OFF-UNLOCKED position when it is in the next to the uppermost detent.
3. Unfasten the two switch screws and remove the switch assembly. Fig. 1: Removal and installation of the ignition switch and related steering column components — 1990 vehicle shown
   Fig. 2: Exploded view of a steering column including the ignition switch — 1990 vehicle with standard column shown
   Fig. 3: Exploded view of the steering column including the ignition switch — 1990 vehicle with tilt column shown
   To install:
   
4. Before installing, move the new switch slider (standard columns with automatic transaxle) to the extreme left position. Move the switch slider (standard columns with manual transaxle) to the extreme left position. Move the slider (adjustable columns with automatic transaxle) to the extreme right position and then move the slider one detent to the left (off lock). Move the slider (adjustable columns with manual transaxle) to the extreme right position.
5. Install the activating rod into the switch and assemble the switch on the column. Tighten the mounting screws. Use only the specified screws, since overlength screws could impair the collapsibility of the column.
6. Reinstall the steering column.

Front (4 Wheel Drive) To Remove:

1. Raise and support the vehicle
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Tire and wheel assembly
   • Rotor (See: Disc Brake Rotor)
   • Wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle
   • Electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor
   • Front drive halfshaft assembly (See: Halfshaft)
   • Hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts 4WD front hub
     
     
   • Hub and bearing assembly

To Install:

1. Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing assembly
2. Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent
3. Install or connect the following:
   • Hub and bearing assembly
   • Hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts and tighten the hub to knuckle bolts; Torque to: 133 ft. lbs. (180 Nm)
   • Front drive halfshaft assembly (See: Halfshaft)
   • Electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor
   • Wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle and tighten the bolt; Torque to: 106 inch. lbs. (12 Nm)
   • Rotor (See: Disc Brake Rotor
   • Tire and wheel assembly
   Wheel lug nut tightening sequence
   
   
4. Torque the lug nuts to specification
5. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs

all in the workshop manual for the car

Here is an exploded view of the heating/air conditioning blower box. This contraption is located on the passengerside under the dash. I've changed heater cores on other cars but never worked on a caravan so not sure how difficult it'll be. You may need to remove a few cover panels to access this and the heater core #22 is located behind the distribution box #6 containing parts 7-18 and hopefully comes off as a unit. I wouldn't want to put it back together just looking at the pic. You may just need to remove the heater tube cover #4 to access the connections and slide out the core.....NAH couldn't be that simple!!! Hope this was of some help. Good luck.