Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Manual)

Steering Column Trim Cover 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 Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release 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 in order to remove the lower trim cover:

1. Tilt the trim cover down.
2. Slide the lower trim cover back in order 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.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper trim cover (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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




3. Perform the following steps in order 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 screws (1) to the lower trim cover.
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 Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release 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).