Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
.
Important: Put the steering column in the CENTER position.
- Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
- Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
- Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
- 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.
- Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
- Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
- Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.