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Gap Hider - Steering Column - Upper - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  2. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  3. Move the steering column fully rearward and fully down.
  4. Remove the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  6. Remove the touchscreen assembly, but do not remove the display mechanism from the touchscreen housing. See Touchscreen (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Remove the main instrument panel decor. See Decor - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove And Replace) .
  8. Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Remove the steering yoke. See Steering Yoke (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Release the clips (x6) that attach the steering column upper shroud to the lower shroud, and then remove the upper shroud from the assembly.
    NOTE: Pull the shroud upward to release the clips.
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  11. Release the clips (x4) that attach the upper steering column gap hider to the vehicle, and then remove the gap hider from the vehicle.
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