Steering Column Trim Covers
Steering Column Trim Covers ReplacementRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
3. Remove the tilt lever assembly.
4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
5. Remove the lower trim cover (1).
6. Remove the TORX head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
7. Remove the upper trim cover (2).
8. If necessary, remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
9. Remove the shift lever.
Installation Procedure
1. If necessary, install the trim cover protector (1) to the lower trim cover (2).
2. Install the shift lever.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the upper trim cover (2) and secure by using the TORX head screw (1).
Tighten the screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).
4. Install the lower trim cover (1) and secure by using 2 pan head tapping screws (2).
Tighten the screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
5. Install the tilt lever assembly.
6. Install the steering wheel onto the column.
7. Enable the SIR system.