Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• Air bag deployment • Personal injury • Unnecessary SIR system repairs • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
Important: The closeout trim cover must be removed in the exact order listed below in order not to damage the snaps on the upper trim cover.
4.1. | Stand in front of the column from the drivers point of view. |
4.2. | On the left side, gently pull downwards on the left side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do not fully remove the closeout trim cover. |
4.3. | On the right side, gently pull downwards on the right side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do not fully remove the closeout trim cover. |
4.4. | Starting from the left side of the trim covers, gently roll the closeout trim cover to the right to disengage the remaining 4 snaps. |
Important: You must inspect for 2 pan head tapping screws (2) in the lower trim cover (1) before removal.
Important: You must inspect for 1 TORX® head screw (3) in the upper trim cover (1) before removal.
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.
Important: If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers was damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure. If screws were present in the trim covers before the removal procedure, you must use the screws during the installation procedure.
If there was not any damage done to the trim covers during the removal procedure and no screws were present, proceed to step 6.Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.0 N·m (9 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).