Steering Column Trim Covers

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Tools Required
^ J41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. 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. Check the steering column for accident damage.





6. Place the bottom of J41352 into a vise.
7. Set the steering column in the bottom of J41352.
8. Place the top piece of J41352 onto the column and secure with 2 screws.





9. Gently remove the closeout trim cover from the lower trim cover (1).
10. Remove 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the, lower trim cover (1).
11. Remove the lower trim cover (1).





12. Remove 1 TORX head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1).
13. Remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).





14. If necessary, remove the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1).

Installation Procedure





1. If necessary, install the closeout trim cover (2) onto the upper trim cover (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2) and secure by using 1 TORX head screw (3).
Tighten the screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





3. Install the lower trim cover (1).
4. Connect the lower trim cover (1) to the closeout trim cover.
5. Install 2 pan head tapping screws (2).
Tighten the screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).





6. Remove 2 screws from the top piece of J41352.
7. Take the column out from J41352.
8. Remove the bottom piece of J 41352 from the vise.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Service Precautions.

9. Remove the steering column and J41352from the vise.
10. Install the steering column into the vehicle.
11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column.
12. Install the tilt lever.
13. Enable the SIR system.