Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required: J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

Air bag deployment
Personal injury
Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
Important: Place the steering column in the center position.
Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.

Fig 1: Putting Steering Column & J 41352 Into Vise

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Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
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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Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
Tilt the lower trim cover down.
Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Trim Cover From Upper Trim Cover
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Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).

Fig 4: Removing Trim Cover Protector
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Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Trim Cover From Steering Column
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