Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble

Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Power Tilt/Telescope-Column Shift)





1. Check the steering column for accident damage.
2. Remove the necessary wire straps from the wire harness assembly.
3. Disconnect the power tilt and telescope toggle switch assembly connector from the telescope module at the base of the column.





4. Gently pry the steering column closeout trim cover (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (4) from the lower trim cover (2).
6. Remove the lower trim cover (2) with the power tilt and telescope toggle switch assembly (3) still attached to the trim cover.
7. If necessary, pop the power tilt and telescope toggle switch assembly (3) out from the lower trim cover (2).





8. Remove 1 pan head tapping screw (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
9. Remove the upper trim cover (1) with the steering column closeout trim cover (3) still attached.





10. If necessary remove the steering column closeout trim cover from the upper trim cover.