Installation Procedure

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Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
Tighten
1. Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Upper Trim Cover & Screws
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Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).

Fig 2: Installing Trim Cover Protector Onto Lower Trim Cover
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Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
Tilt the lower trim cover up.
Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

Fig 3: Tilting Lower Trim Cover Up
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Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).
Tighten
1. Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
  
  Fig 4: Installing Pan Head Tapping Screws Into Lower Trim Cover
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Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.
Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column & Holding Fixture From Vise
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