Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)

Fig 1: View Of Lower Trim Cover Assembly

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CAUTION:

Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

IMPORTANT:

You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover before removal.

If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) from the lower trim cover (3). Remove the lower trim cover (3).
If screws are not present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.

Fig 2: View Of Lower Trim Cover At Upper Trim Cover

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Fig 3: View Of TORX(R) Head Screw & Upper Trim Cover

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IMPORTANT:

You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover (3) before removal.

If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
If a screw is not present, remove the upper trim cover (2).