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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SRX 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  3. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

    4. Object Number: 312312 Size: SH
  4. Remove the steering column lower trim cover bolts (2).
  5. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (1).

    6. Object Number: 332857 Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering column upper trim cover bolt (2).
  7. Remove the steering column upper trim cover (2).
  8. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 312325 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column upper trim cover (1) to the steering column.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the steering column upper trim cover bolt (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 1 N·m (9 lb in).


    Object Number: 312312 Size: SH
  3. Install the steering column lower trim cover (1).
  4. Remove the steering column lower trim cover bolts (2).

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the bolt nearest tilt lever to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).
        • Tighten the bolt in center of cover to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).
  5. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
  6. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .