Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

J 41352  Steering Column Holding Fixture

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

   Important:  Put the steering column in the CENTER position.

2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Shift 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  .
5. Secure the steering column to J 41352  .
Fig 1: Securing Steering Column To Steering Column Holding Fixture
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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 (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
8. Remove the lower trim cover (1).
   Fig 2: Identifying Lower Trim Cover

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9. Remove the TORX(tm) head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
10. Remove the upper trim cover (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Upper Trim Cover

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

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