Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING 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 .
Important: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover (3) before removal.
If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) from the lower trim cover (3). Remove the lower trim cover (3).
If screws are not present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Trim Cover & Screws (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)

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Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.

Fig 2: Unsnapping Lower Trim Cover From Upper Trim Cover (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)
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Important: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover (3) before removal.
If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
If a screw is not present, remove the upper trim cover (2).

Fig 3: Removing Upper Trim Cover & Screw (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)
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