Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

J 41352  Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
   IMPORTANT: Put the steering column in the CENTER position.
2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
   Fig 1: Putting Steering Column & J 41352 Into A Vise

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5. Put the steering column and J 41352  into a vise.
6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
   Fig 2: Removing Screws From Lower Trim Cover

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8. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
9. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
10. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Trim Cover

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11. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Trim Cover Protector From Lower Trim Cover

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12. Remove the 2 TORX ® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
13. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Trim Cover

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