Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.

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.

2. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).




3. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).



4. Install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
5. Install the shift lever assembly (4).
6. Install the shift lever screw (3) into the shift lever assembly (4).

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

7. Slide the shift lever seal (2) down the shift lever assembly (4).



8. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
9. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
10. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
11. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.




Important: The shift lever seal must fit in the grooves of the trim covers.

12. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

13. Install the tilt lever.



14. Remove J 42640 from the lower trim cover of the steering column.
15. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.

Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Tools Required

1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.

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.

2. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).




3. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover in the following way:

3.1.	Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.

3.2.	Tilt the lower trim cover up.

3.3.	Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.




4. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

5. Install the tilt lever.



6. Remove J 42640 from the lower trim cover of the steering column.
7. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.