Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
2. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
3. Pull the tilt knob out from the lower trim cover.




Important: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1, 2) in the lower trim cover (3) before removal.

4. If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) from the lower trim cover (3). Remove the lower trim cover (3).

If no screws are present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.




5. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
6. Slide the shift lever seal up the shift lever.




Important: You must check for 1 TORX® head screw (1) in the upper trim cover (2) before removal.

7. If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).

If no screw is present, remove the upper trim cover (2).





Important: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector (electronic lock module assembly) is coming out of the middle of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.

8. Remove the shift lever screw (3).
9. Remove the shift lever assembly (4).
10. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).

Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

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

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	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.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
4. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).



5. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover by performing the following steps:

5.1.	Tilt the lower trim cover down.

5.2.	Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.




6. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
7. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift Snap On Shrouds

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

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	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.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

Important: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover before removal.

4. If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) from the lower trim cover (3). Remove the lower trim cover (3).

If screws are not present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.




5. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.




Important: You must check for 2 pan head tapping screws (1,2) in the lower trim cover (3) before removal.

6. If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).

If a screw is not present, remove the upper trim cover (2).