Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
- 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 .
- Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
- Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover by performing the following steps:
- Tilt the lower trim cover down.
- Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
- Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
- Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.