Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Remove the closeout trim cover following the exact procedure 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: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
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 N·m (9 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).