Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | 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. |
- Disable the SIR system.
Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws (1).
- For column shift vehicles, remove the shifter boot from the lower
steering column trim cover.
- Remove the lower steering
column trim cover by tilting the lower trim cover down and slide it back in
order to disengage the locking tabs.
- Remove the upper steering
column trim cover (2) retaining screw (1).
- For column shift vehicles, remove the shifter boot from the upper
steering column trim cover.
- Remove the upper steering column trim cover (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper steering
column trim cover (2).
- For column shift vehicles, install the shifter boot to the upper
steering column trim cover.
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.
- Install the upper
steering column trim cover (2) retaining screw (1).
Tighten
Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 1.5 N·m
(13 lb in).
- Install the lower steering
column trim cover by matching the tabs slots on the lower steering column
trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper steering column trim cover and
tilting the lower steering column trim cover up.
- For column shift vehicles, install the shifter boot to the lower
steering column trim cover.
- Install the lower steering
column trim cover (2) retaining screws (1).
Tighten
Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 N·m
(31 lb in).
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.