Steering Column Trim Covers

Removal Procedure





1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.Steering Wheel
3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).





4. Remove the lower shroud from the upper shroud.
5. Tilt the lower shroud down.
6. Slide the lower shroud backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





7. Remove the shroud protector (1) from the lower shroud (2).





8. Remove the 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
9. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.

10. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper shroud (2) onto the steering column.
2. Install the ignition lock cylinder.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Screw the 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) into the upper shroud (2).
- Tighten the 2 TORX(R) head screws to 1.5 Nm (1 3 inch lbs.).





4. Install the shroud protector (1) onto the lower shroud (2).

Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the shrouds.





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





9. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower shroud (2).
- Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.Steering Wheel
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.