Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

J 41352  Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
2. Screw the 2 TORX ® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

   Tighten 

   Tighten the 2 TORX ® head screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

   Fig 1: Installing Upper Trim Cover

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3. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).
   Fig 2: Installing Trim Cover Protector Onto Lower Trim Cover

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4. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
5. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
7. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
   Fig 3: Installing Lower Trim Cover

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8. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).

   Tighten 

   Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

   Fig 4: Installing Lower Trim Cover Screws

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9. Remove the steering column and J 41352  from the vise.
10. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
12. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
13. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column & J 41352 From Vise

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