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Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)

    Fig 1: Lower Trim & Pan Head Tapping Screws
    GM415298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
    GM328807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover by performing the following steps:
    1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
    2. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
  7. Fig 3: Upper Trim Cover & Screws
    GM415299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  9. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.