Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)

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Tools Required: J 41352 Steering Column Holding Fixture

Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
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: Upper Trim Cover And Steering Column
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Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).

Fig 2: Trim Cover Protector And The Lower Trim Cover
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Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
Tilt the lower trim cover up.
Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

Fig 3: Lower Trim Cover
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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: Pan Head Tapping Screws To The Lower Trim Cover
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Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.

Fig 5: Putting Steering Column In A Vise

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Install the tilt knob.