Steering Column Shroud: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 3 screws and the steering column opening trim panel.
- Place transmission selector lever in PARK.
- Position the steering column in the full downward and rearward position.
- Apply the parking brake.
- With the ignition key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed, shift the transmission selector lever into DRIVE.
- Position the selector lever boot aside.
- Push forward on the selector lever boot at the area indicated and separate the boot from the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
- Pull upward on the rearward portion of the upper steering column shroud to separate the clips from the lower steering column shroud.
- Roll the upper steering column shroud upward on the hinge point and then pull straight rearward to remove the upper shroud.
- Shift the shift lever to PARK and remove the ignition key.
- Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.
NOTE:
Use care when detaching the transmission selector lever boot clips from steering column shrouds or damage to the selector lever boot may occur causing replacement of the shift lever assembly. The transmission selector lever boot is not serviceable separately.