Steering Column Opening Cover: Installation
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
, AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
ARTICLE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel (Figure).
- Align the snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the receptacles in the instrument panel base trim.
- Using hand pressure, press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
- Install the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the instrument structural support (Figure).
- Reach under the left end of the instrument panel to access and engage the park brake release link to the back of the handle. Then snap the rod end clip over the park brake release link to secure the connection.
- Connect the battery negative cable.