Steering Column Trim Covers

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Warning Indicators.
4. Remove the tilt lever.





5. Remove the lower trim cover retaining screws.
6. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower trim cover.





7. Remove the upper trim cover retaining screw (3).
8. Disconnect the closeout shroud (2) from the upper trim cover (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the closeout shroud (2) to the upper trim cover (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper trim cover and the retaining screw (3).
- Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





3. Connect the closeout shroud to the lower trim cover.
4. Install the lower trim cover retaining screws.
- Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).





5. Install the tilt lever.
6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Warning Indicators.
7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.