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.
4. Remove the lower steering column trim cover mounting screws (1).





5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover from the upper steering column trim cover.
5.1. Tilt the lower steering column trim cover down.
5.2. Slide the lower steering column trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





6. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower steering column trim cover (2).





7. Remove the upper steering column trim cover mounting screws (1).
8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
9. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper steering column trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
2. Install the ignition lock cylinder.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the upper steering column trim cover mounting screws (1).
- Tighten the upper steering column trim cover mounting screws (1) to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





4. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower steering column trim cover (2).





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

5. Install the lower steering column trim cover to the upper steering column trim cover.
5.1. Match the tab slots on the lower steering column trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper steering column trim cover.
5.2. Tilt the lower steering column trim cover up.
5.3. Slide the lower steering column trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.





6. Install the lower steering column trim cover mounting screws (1).
- Tighten the lower steering column trim cover mounting screws (1) to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
7. Install the tilt lever.
8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Enable the SIR system.