Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
2. If equipped with a manual steering column, remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
3. If equipped with a power steering column, remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .

1

Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)

2

Steering Column Lower Trim Cover

Procedure

1. If equipped with a power steering column, disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
2. The rear of the steering column lower trim cover is engaged in a rubber steering column shroud that it must be disconnected from before it can be removed.
3. If equipped with AN3, disconnect the shift lever seal from the steering column lower trim cover.
4. Transfer any parts as needed.

3

Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Bolt

Tighten
1.5 N·m (13 lb in)

4

Steering Column Upper Trim Cover

Procedure

1. If equipped with AN3, disconnect the shift lever seal from the steering column upper trim cover.
2. The rear of the steering column upper trim cover is engaged in a rubber steering column shroud that it must be disconnected from before it can be removed.