Steering Column Trim Covers

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
3. Pivot the tilt lever back and forth, while pulling the lever from the column.
4. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column.





5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





6. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
7. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
8. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





9. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
10. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Screw the 2 TORX head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

- Tighten the 2 TORX head screws to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





3. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
4. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
5. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
6. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.





7. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).

- Tighten the 2 pan head screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).





8. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle.
9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.