Steering Column Trim Covers

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
4. Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws (1).
5. For column shift vehicles, remove the shifter boot from the lower steering column trim cover.





6. Remove the lower steering column trim cover by tilting the lower trim cover down and slide it back in order to disengage the locking tabs.





7. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2) retaining screw (1).
8. For column shift vehicles, remove the shifter boot from the upper steering column trim cover.
9. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper steering column trim cover (2).
2. For column shift vehicles, install the shifter boot to the upper steering column trim cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the upper steering column trim cover (2) retaining screw (1).
Tighten
Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





4. Install the lower steering column trim cover by matching the tabs slots on the lower steering column trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper steering column trim cover and tilting the lower steering column trim cover up.
5. For column shift vehicles, install the shifter boot to the lower steering column trim cover.





6. Install the lower steering column trim cover (2) retaining screws (1).
Tighten
Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
8. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.