Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the steering column filler.




5. Remove the tilt lever.




6. Remove the 2 retaining screws from the lower steering column trim cover.




7. Separate the upper steering column cover from the lower steering column cover and remove them from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

Important: Make sure that the tabs from the upper steering column cover line up to the lower steering column cover and engage properly.




1. Position the upper steering column cover and the lower steering column cover together on the steering column.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the 2 retaining screws to the lower steering column trim cover.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).




3. Install the tilt lever.
4. Install the steering column filler.
5. Install the steering wheel.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.