Installation Procedure
- Install the upper steering column trim cover (2).
- If necessary, install the screw that retains the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
- Install the lower steering column trim cover.
- Match the tabs slots onto the lower cover with the locking tabs on the upper cover.
- Tilt the lower shroud up.
- If no screws were present, gently snap the lower trim cover to the upper trim cover.
- If necessary, install the screws (1) that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
- Install the tilt lever to the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM in SIR.
IMPORTANT:
If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers was damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.