Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble

Steering Column Trim Covers Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Tools Required
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture





1. Remove the tilt lever.

Important: Place the steering column in the CENTER position.

2. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.





4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





5. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
7. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





8. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





9. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
10. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture





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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Screw the 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
Tighten the 2 TORX(R) head screws to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





3. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).





4. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
5. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
7. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.





8. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).





9. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.
10. Install the tilt lever.