Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble

- Tools Required
- J41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture





1. Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover.

Important: Place the steering column in the center position.

2. Put the steering column and J41352 into a vise.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle.





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





9. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
10. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.