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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 Seville 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 419645 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Remove the retaining screws (2) from the lower steering column trim cover.
  4. Remove the lower trim cover (1) from the steering column closeout shroud.

    5. Object Number: 312287 Size: SH
  5. Remove the tie straps (2) from the steering column wiring harness.

    6. Object Number: 312291 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the module electrical connectors (2).

    7. Object Number: 312302 Size: SH
  7. Open the lower wiring harness shield and remove the steering column wiring harness.

    8. Note the direction that the wiring harness is routed for installation.


    Object Number: 312321 Size: SH
  8. Remove the tilt and telescope switch from the lower steering column trim cover.

    9. Object Number: 577284 Size: SH
  9. Remove the retaining screw (2) from the upper steering column trim cover.
  10. Remove the upper trim cover (1) and closeout shroud from the steering column.
  11. Remove the closeout shroud from the upper steering column trim cover.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 577284 Size: SH
  1. Install the closeout shroud to the upper steering column trim cover.
  2. Install the upper trim cover (1) and closeout shroud to the steering column.

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

  3. Install the retaining screw (2) to the upper steering column trim cover.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 312321 Size: SH
  4. Install the tilt and telescope switch (2) to the lower steering column trim cover.

    5. Object Number: 312302 Size: SH
  5. Install the wiring harness (2) to the lower wiring harness shield.

    6. Object Number: 312291 Size: SH
  6. Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the module.

    7. Object Number: 312287 Size: SH
  7. Install the tie straps (2) to the steering column wiring harness.

    8. Object Number: 419645 Size: SH
  8. Install the lower trim cover (1) to the steering column closeout shroud and to the upper trim cover.
  9. Install the retaining screws (2) to the lower steering column trim cover (1).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.