Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the tilt lever from steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
- If necessary remove the pan head tapping screws (1) that retain the lower steering column trim cover to the steering column.
- If no screws are present, gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
- Tilt the trim cover down and slide it back in order to disengage the locking tabs.
- Remove the lower steering column trim cover.
- Slide the shift lever seal up the shift lever.
- If necessary, remove the screw (1) that retains the upper steering column trim cover to the steering column.
- If no screw is present, gently unsnap the upper steering column trim cover.
- Remove the upper steering column trim cover.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1) in the lower trim before removal.
IMPORTANT:
You must check for 1 TORX head screw (1) in the upper trim cover (2) before removal.