Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
3. If tilt column, Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover.
4. Remove 2 shoulder tapping screws from the lower trim cover. Remove the lower trim cover.




5. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.




6. Remove 1 shoulder tapping screw from the upper trim cover.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper trim cover onto the steering column.





Important: If column shift, the shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.

2. Slide the shift lever seal down shift lever.
3. Gently snap the lower trim cover to the upper trim cover.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install 2 shoulder tapping screws into the lower trim cover.

Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

6. If tilt column, install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover.
7. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.