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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required: J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

NOTE: Place the steering column in the CENTER position.

Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.

Fig 1: Steering Column In Vise
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Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
Remove the tilt knob from the lower trim cover.
Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).

Fig 2: Pan Head Tapping Screws To The Lower Trim Cover
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Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
Tilt the lower trim cover down.
Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.

Fig 3: Lower Trim Cover
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Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).

Fig 4: Trim Cover Protector
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Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4). Remove the shift lever screw (3).
Remove the shift lever assembly (4) from the upper trim cover (1).
Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).

Fig 5: Shift Lever Assembly And Seal
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Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Fig 6: Upper Trim Cover
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