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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle

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:

       • 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 SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    4. Object Number: 82174 Size: SH
  4. Remove the tilt lever.

    5. Object Number: 375350 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws.
  6. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower steering column trim cover.

    7. Object Number: 419647 Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (1) retaining screw (3).
  8. Disconnect the closeout shroud (2) from the upper steering column trim cover (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 419647 Size: SH
  1. Connect the closeout shroud to the upper steering column trim cover.

    2. 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. Install the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 375350 Size: SH
  3. Connect the closeout shroud to the lower steering column trim cover.
  4. Install the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 82174 Size: SH
  5. Install the tilt lever.
  6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.