Steering Column Trim Covers

STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 41352 Steering Column Holding Fixture

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.


2. Remove the tilt lever.

IMPORTANT: Put the steering column in the CENTER position.

3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
5. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.




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




8. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
9. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
10. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.




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




12. Remove the 2 TORX� head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
13. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
2. Screw the 2 TORX� head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 TORX� head screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




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
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).




9. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.
10. Install the steering column into the vehicle.
11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column.
12. Install the tilt lever.
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.