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.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
7. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





8. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4). Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
9. Remove the shift lever assembly (4).
10. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).





11. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





12. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
13. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.