Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping

Caution: 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 the SIR System.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
4. Inspect the lower steering shaft assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
5. Remove the steering column closeout trim cover (1) from the upper and lower trim covers, if necessary. Otherwise take the steering column closeout trim cover (1) off with the upper trim cover.



6. Remove the 2 wire harness straps (1) from the steering column wire harness assembly.



7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).



8. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:

8.1.	Tilt the lower trim cover down.

8.2.	Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.




9. Remove the telescope switch assembly (2) from the lower trim cover (1) if replacing.



10. Remove the TORX® head screw (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
11. Remove the upper trim cover (1).

Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Caution: 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 the SIR System.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
5. Place J 41352 into the vise.
6. Secure the steering column to J 41352 .
7. Inspect the lower steering shaft assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .



8. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the lower trim cover.



9. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:

9.1.	Tilt the lower trim cover down.

9.2.	Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.




10. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
11. Remove the upper trim cover (1).