Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Manual)

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Manual)

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement) .
3. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement (Tilt Lever Replacement) .




4. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws from the lower trim cover.




6. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:

1. Tilt the trim cover down.
2. Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.





7. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
8. Remove the upper trim cover (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper trim cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Secure the upper trim cover (1) with 2 TORX(R) head screws (2).

Tighten the screws to 1.4 N.m (12 lb in).





3. Perform the following steps to install the lower trim cover:

1. Verify that the slots on the lower trim cover engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover.
2. Tilt the lower trim cover up and snap the trim covers together.





4. Install the 2 TORX(R) head screw (1) to the lower trim cover.

Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).





5. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement (Tilt Lever Replacement) .
7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement) .
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .