Steering Column Trim Covers

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the knee bolster.





5. Remove the tilt lever.





6. Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws.
7. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower steering column trim cover.





8. Remove the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw (3).





9. Lift the upper steering column trim cover to gain access to the lock-cylinder access hole.
10. Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the ignition lock cylinder access hole.
11. Turn the ignition lock cylinder soothe START position.





12. Using the bent tip awl push down on the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin.





13. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position and remove the lock cylinder.
14. Remove the upper trim cover.
15. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the upper steering column trim cover.

Installation Procedure
1. Connect the upper steering column trim cover to the closeout shroud.
2. Install the upper steering column trim cover to. the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw (3).
Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).
4. Install the Ignition lock cylinder.
5. Connect the lower steering column trim cover to the closeout shroud.





6. Install the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws.
Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).





7. Install the tilt lever.
8. Install the knee bolster.
9. Install the steering wheel.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Enable the SIR system.