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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Escalade 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

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

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

    8. Object Number: 368494 Size: SH
  8. Remove the shroud protector (1) from the lower shroud (2).

    9. Object Number: 415299 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
  10. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
  11. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 415299 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper shroud (2) onto the steering column.
  2. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper shroud (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 368494 Size: SH
  4. Install the shroud protector (1) onto the lower shroud (2).

    5. Object Number: 328807 Size: SH

    Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the shrouds.

  5. Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud.
  6. Match the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud.
  7. Tilt the lower shroud up.
  8. Slide the lower shroud forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

    9. Object Number: 415298 Size: SH
  9. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower shroud (2).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  10. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.