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Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Snap On Shrouds

Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble -Off Vehicle (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers was damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure. If screws were present in the trim covers before the removal procedure, you must use the screws during the installation procedure.

If there was not any damage done to the trim covers during the removal procedure and no screws were present proceed to step 3.
1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column. Install 1 TORX (R) head screw (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
- Tighten the screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





2. Install the lower trim cover (3) onto the steering column. Install 2 pan head tapping screws (1 2) into the lower trim cover (3).
- Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (1) to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
- Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (2) to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).





3. Install the upper and lower brim covers onto the steering column.

Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.

4. Slide the shift lever seal down the shift lever.
5. Gently snap the upper and lower trim covers together.
6. Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover.
7. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column.
8. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.