Steering Column Trim Covers
Removal Procedure1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle.
4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).
5. Remove the lower shroud from the upper shroud.
6. Tilt the lower shroud down.
7. Slide the lower shroud backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
8. Remove the shroud protector (1) from the lower shroud (2).
9. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
10. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle.
11. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper shroud (2) onto the steering column.
2. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Screw the 2 TORX head screws (1) into the upper shroud (2).
Tighten the 2 TORX49 head screws to 1.5 Nm (1 3 inch lbs.).
4. Install the shroud protector (1) onto the lower shroud (2).
Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the shrouds.
5. Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud.
6. Match the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud.
7. Tilt the lower shroud up.
8. Slide the lower shroud forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
9. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower shroud (2).
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
10. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle.
11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.