Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement

Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post))Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post)).
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the retaining screws (4) from the lower steering column trim cover.
6. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower trim cover.

Caution: Avoid damaging the steering column electronic lock harness by gently removing the plugs installed in the I/P beam. Do NOT twist, pull, bend, cut, or incorrectly route the harness. Damage to the harness will require replacement of the entire electronic lock.

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 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 (3).
2. Install the upper trim cover (1) to the steering column.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the retaining screw to the upper trim cover and tighten to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).
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 and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

Caution: Avoid damaging the steering column electronic lock harness by gently removing the plugs installed in the I/P beam. Do NOT twist, pull, bend, cut, or incorrectly route the harness. Damage to the harness will require replacement of the entire electronic lock.

8. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post))Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post)).
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).