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Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble

- Tools Required
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin





1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
2. Insert J 42640 into the lower trim cover of the steering column.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.





4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





5. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover in the following way:
5.1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
5.2. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





6. Remove the 2 T0RX head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
7. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.