Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Removal Procedure




Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the tilt lever.

Notice: Remove the closeout trim cover following the exact procedure listed below in order not to damage the snaps on the upper trim cover.

4. Disengage the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1) in the following order:

* Stand in front of the column from the drivers point of view.
* On the left side, gently pull downwards on the left side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
* On the right side, gently pull downwards on the right side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
* Starting from the left side of the trim covers, gently roll the closeout trim cover to the right to disengage the remaining 4 snaps.




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





Important: You must inspect for 1 TORX(R) head screw (3) in the upper trim cover (1) before removal.

6. If necessary, remove 1 TORX(R) head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1) and the closeout trim cover (2) for removal.
7. If no screw is present, remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers was damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure. If screws were present in the trim covers before the removal procedure, you must use the screws during the installation procedure.

If there was not any damage done to the trim covers during the removal procedure and no screws were present, proceed to step 6.

1. Install the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2) and secure by using 1 TORX(R) head screw (3).

Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (9 lb in).




2. Install the upper and lower trim covers onto the steering column.
3. Gently snap the upper and lower trim covers together.




4. Install the closeout trim cover (2) onto the upper trim cover (1).
5. Install the tilt lever.
6. Install the steering wheel.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.