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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 415301  Size: SH

    Important: Place the steering column in the center position.

  1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
  2. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover.

  3. Object Number: 415298  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).

  5. Object Number: 328807  Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
  7. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
  8. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.

  9. Object Number: 368494  Size: SH
  10. Remove the trim protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).

  11. Object Number: 419648  Size: SH
  12. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).
  13. Remove the shift lever screw (3).

  14. Remove the shift lever assembly (4) from the upper trim cover (1).
  15. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).

  16. Object Number: 415299  Size: SH
  17. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  18. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.