Gap Hider - Steering Column - Upper - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open the LH and RH front doors.
- Lower the LH and RH front windows.
- Remove the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH and RH instrumental panel end caps. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls > Steering , and then use the left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column fully rearwards, and downwards.
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
- Remove the center console phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)
.NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the cabin temperature sensor fan from the service panel.
- Remove the touchscreen. See Touchscreen (Remove and Replace)
.NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the display mechanism from the touchscreen after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel.
- Release the tabs (x4) that attach the instrument panel closeout panel to the instrument panel, and then remove the closeout panel from the instrument panel.
- Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the main instrument panel decor. See DECOR - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the steering column upper shroud. See SHROUD - UPPER - STEERING COLUMN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Release the clips (x4) and datums (x2) that attach the upper steering column gap hider to the upper shroud, and then remove the gap hider from the upper shroud.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool