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

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  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 1: Lower Trim Cover
    G01667258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover by performing the following steps:
    1. 5.1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
    2. 5.2. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
  6. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  7. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
    Fig 2: Upper Trim Cover
    G01667260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.