Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
- Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover by performing the following steps:
- 5.1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
- 5.2. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
- Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
- Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.