Steering Column Trim Covers

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the tilt lever from steering column.

IMPORTANT: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1) in the lower trim before removal.

4. If necessary remove the pan head tapping screws (1) that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.
5. If no screws are present, gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.





6. Tilt the trim cover down and slide it back in order to disengage the locking tabs.
7. Remove the lower steering column trim cover.
8. Slide the shift lever seal up the shift lever.

Important: You must check for 1 TORX (R) head screw (1) in the upper trim cover (2) before removal.





9. If necessary, remove the screw (1) that retains the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.
10. If no screw is present, gently unsnap the upper steering column trim cover.
11. Remove the upper steering column trim cover.

Installation Procedure

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.





1. Install the upper steering column trim cover (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. If necessary, install the screw that retains the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.
- Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screws to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





3. Install the lower steering column trim cover.
4. Match the tabs slots onto the lower cover with the locking tabs on the upper cover.
5. Tilt the lower shroud up.
6. If no screws were present, gently snap the lower trim cover to the upper trim cover.





7. If necessary, install the screws (1) that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.
- Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
8. Install the tilt lever to the steering column.
9. Install the steering wheel.
10. Enable the SIR system.