Shroud, Steering Column, Upper: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the column tilt at the full-upward position.
Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Steering Column Cover Reinforcement Mounting Screws
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Remove the steering column cover reinforcement mounting screws (2). Remove the steering column cover reinforcement (1).

Fig 2: Tilt Lever & Lower Shroud Mounting Screws
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Position the column tilt at the full-downward position. Leave the tilt lever (2) in the released position.
Remove the screws (1) attaching the lower shroud. After removing the screws, un-clip the shrouds from one another by applying hand pressure along the seams where the shrouds connect on the sides.
Remove the lower shroud.

Fig 3: Gap Hider Retaining Tabs
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NOTE:
The gap hider on the upper shroud is attached to the instrument cluster (1) by four retaining tabs (2) along the top and two along the sides (one each side). These tabs can be easily released by hand in the following step. Do not use a tool that could damage the gap hider.

Fig 4: Upper Shroud Gap Hider
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Pull the column outward to the full-extended position.
Reach up behind the shroud gap hider (1) and release the two side and four upper tabs retaining the shroud gap hider to the instrument cluster (2).
Remove the upper shroud from the column.