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Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement



Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disable the Restraint system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.





2. Unsnap and remove the upper steering column cover.





3. Remove the lower steering column cover screws.





4. Lower the steering column adjusting handle.
5. Unsnap and remove the left lower steering column cover.





6. Remove the right lower steering column cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the right lower steering column cover.





2. Install the left lower steering column cover and snap into the right cover.
3. Raise the steering column adjusting handle to lock the steering column into place.





4. Install the lower steering column cover screws.

Tighten the lower steering column cover screws to 2 Nm (17 inch lbs.).





5. Install the upper steering column cover by guiding the soft closeout under the I/P Trim Panel and aligning the retaining fasteners with the lower covers.
6. Push on the upper steering column cover to secure.
7. Enable the Restraint system.