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Steering Column Trim Covers

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement- On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precaution.





1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the knee bolster.
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.
7. Install the steering wheel.
8. Enable the SIR system.