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Shift Lever

STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
3. Remove the tilt lever assembly.
4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
5. Remove the lower trim cover (1).




6. Remove the TORX� head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
7. Remove the upper trim cover (2).




8. If necessary, remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
9. Remove the shift lever.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If necessary, install the trim cover protector (1) to the lower trim cover (2).
2. Install the shift lever.




3. Install the upper trim cover (2) and secure by using the TORX(R) head screw (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




4. Install the lower trim cover (1) and secure by using 2 pan head tapping screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

5. Install the tilt lever assembly.
6. Install the steering wheel onto the column.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.