Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required: J 41352  Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .

   Important:  Place the steering column in the center position.

2. Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle  .
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement  .
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement  .
5. Check the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle  .
6. Place the bottom of J 41352  into a vise.
7. Set the steering column in the bottom of J 41352  .
8. Place the top piece of J 41352  onto the column and secure with 2 screws.
Fig 1: Identifying J 41352
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9. Gently remove the closeout trim cover from the lower trim cover (1).
10. Remove 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
11. Remove the lower trim cover (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Trim Cover

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12. Remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1).
13. Remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Trim Cover

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14. If necessary, remove the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Closeout Trim Cover

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