Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)

Tools Required 

J 41352  Modular Column Holding Fixture

Fig 1: Steering Column & J 41352
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1. Put the steering column and J 41352  into a vise.
2. Inspect the steering column for accident damage.
Fig 2: Lower Trim & Pan Head Tapping Screws
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3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
Fig 3: View Of Lower And Upper Steering Column Covers
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4. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
5. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
6. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
Fig 4: View Of Shift Lever, Seal (Boot), Screw & Upper Trim Cover
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7. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).

   Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).

8. Remove the shift lever assembly (4).
9. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).
Fig 5: Trim Cover Protector & Lower Trim Cover
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10. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
Fig 6: Upper Trim Cover & Screws
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11. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
12. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.