Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the retaining screws (4) from the lower steering column trim cover.
- Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower trim cover.
Notice: Avoid damaging the steering column electronic lock harness by gently removing
the plugs installed in the I/P beam. Do NOT twist, pull, bend, cut, or incorrectly
route the harness. Damage to the harness will require replacement of the entire electronic
lock.
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the power tilt and telescopic switch.
- Remove the electrical connector for the telescopic switch from the lower trim cover.
- Remove the retaining screw (2) from the upper steering column trim cover (1).
- Remove the upper trim cover.
- Remove the closeout shroud from the upper trim cover.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper steering column trim cover (1) to the closeout shroud (3).
- Install the upper trim cover (1) to the steering column.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the retaining screw to the upper trim cover.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1 N·m (9 lb in).
- Install the lower steering column trim cover and ensure that the tabs (2) on the lower trim cover engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover. Snap
the covers together.
- Connect the lower trim cover to the closeout shroud.
- Install the retaining screws to the lower trim cover.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
Notice: Avoid damaging the steering column electronic lock harness by gently removing
the plugs installed in the I/P beam. Do NOT twist, pull, bend, cut, or incorrectly
route the harness. Damage to the harness will require replacement of the entire electronic
lock.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement
.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.