Steering Column Trim Covers

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Power Tilt)

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





5. Remove the retaining screws (4) from the lower steering column trim cover.
6. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower trim cover.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector for the power tilt and telescopic switch.
8. Remove the electrical connector for the telescopic switch from the lower trim cover.





9. Remove the retaining screw (2) from the upper steering column trim cover (1).





10. Lift the upper trim cover to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
11. Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the access hole.





12. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.
13. Using the bent tip awl push down on the ignition In lock cylinder retaining pin.
14. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position and remove the lock cylinder.
15. Remove the upper trim cover.
16. Remove the closeout shroud from the upper trim cover

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper steering column trim cover (1) to the closeout shroud.
2. Install the upper trim cover (1) to the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the retaining screw to the upper trim cover.
Tighten the screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).
4. Install the Ignition lock cylinder.





5. Install the lower steering column trim cover and ensure that the tabs (2) on the lower trim engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover. Snap the covers together.
6. Connect the lower trim cover to the closeout shroud.
7. Install the retaining screws to the lower trim cover.
Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
8. Install the knee bolster.
9. Install the steering wheel.
10. Connect the battery negative cable.
11. Enable the SIR system.