Tools Required

J 41352 Steering Column Holding Fixture

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Important: Put the steering column in the CENTER position.

2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
5. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
6. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .



7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).



8. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
9. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
10. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.



11. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).



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

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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 lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
5. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
7. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.



8. 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).




9. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.
10. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
12. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.