Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor 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 in the following way:
   1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
   2. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
Fig 4: Upper Trim Cover & Screws
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5. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
6. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.