Steering Column Trim Covers
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement- On VehicleRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the tilt steering column lever (1) from steering column (2).
5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover (2) to steering column retaining screws (1).
6. For column shift vehicles, remove the shifter boot from the lower steering column trim cover.
7. 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.
8. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2) retaining screw (1).
9. For column shift vehicles, remove the shifter boot from the upper steering column trim cover.
10. 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 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 the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
7. Install the tilt steering column lever (1) to the steering column (2).
8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Install the knee bolster trim panel.
10. Enable the SIR system.