Steering Column Shrouds: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fully extend and lower the steering column.

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Release the tabs and disconnect the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Vehicles with column shift
NOTE: Gear selector lever removed for clarity.

Release the tabs and position the gear selector boot aside.

Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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All vehicles
Release the retainers
1. Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left.
2. Release the LH retainer.
  Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
3. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to the right.
4. Release the RH retainer.
  Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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NOTE: Gap hider removed for clarity.

Release the outer clips on both sides and remove the upper steering column shroud.

Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the lower instrument panel trim panel.
1. Release the clips and the tabs and position the lower instrument panel trim panel downward.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
2. Remove the lower instrument panel trim panel bolts.
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Release the clips and remove the instrument panel upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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NOTE: Steering column opening trim panel removed for clarity.

Remove the bolts and the lower steering column shroud.

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