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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Impala 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1837542 Size: SH
  5. Remove the tilt lever.

    6. Object Number: 1837562 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 retaining screws from the lower steering column trim cover.

    7. Object Number: 1837590 Size: SH
  7. Separate the upper steering column cover from the lower steering column cover and remove them from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Make sure that the tabs from the upper steering column cover line up to the lower steering column cover and engage properly.


    Object Number: 1837590 Size: SH
  1. Position the upper steering column cover and the lower steering column cover together on the steering column.

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


    Object Number: 1837562 Size: SH
  2. Install the 2 retaining screws to the lower steering column trim cover.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1837542 Size: SH
  3. Install the tilt lever.
  4. Install the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  5. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .