Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble

Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.

Important: Place the steering column in the center position.

2. Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
With Tilt Column Steering Column
Without Tilt Column Steering Column

5. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
6. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
7. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection.





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





9. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
10. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
11. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





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





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