Steering Column Opening Cover

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. If the vehicle is so equipped, move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position.
3. Remove the knob and shaft from the headlamp switch.

Steering Column Opening Cover Removal/Install:

4. Remove the two screws that secure the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
5. Pull the upper edge of the steering column opening cover straight back and down away from the instrument panel as far as possible.
6. Rock the lower edge of the steering column opening cover rearward to disengage the hinge hook formations on the lower edge of the cover from the hinge pins on the lower edge of the instrument panel.
7. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
2. Engage the hinge hook formations on the lower edge of the steering column opening cover with the hinge pins on the lower edge of the instrument panel.
3. Tilt the upper edge of the steering column opening cover up into position onto the instrument panel.
4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.