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Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble

Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal -Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required
^ J41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

Important: Place the steering column in the center position.

2. Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.





5. Put the steering column and J41352 into a vise.
6. Put the steering column and J41352 into a vise.
7. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.





8. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





9. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
10. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
11. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.





12. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).





13. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
14. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.