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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling 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
  5. Remove the tilt lever.

  6. Object Number: 375350  Size: SH
  7. Remove the retaining screws from the lower trim cover.
  8. Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower trim cover.

  9. Object Number: 419647  Size: SH
  10. Remove the retaining screw (3) from the upper trim cover.
  11. Disconnect the closeout shroud (2) from the upper trim cover (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 419647  Size: SH
  1. Connect the closeout shroud (2) to the upper trim cover (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the upper trim cover and the retaining screw (3).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 375350  Size: SH
  5. Connect the closeout shroud to the lower trim cover.
  6. Install the retaining screws to the lower trim cover .
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


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