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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Montana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 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 tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

    4. Object Number: 306205 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower trim cover screws (1).
  5. Remove the lower trim cover (2) from the steering column.

    6. Object Number: 328807 Size: SH
  6. Tilt the lower trim cover down and slide the lower trim cover in order to disengage the locking tabs.

    7. Object Number: 306214 Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper trim cover screws.
  8. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 306214 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) to the steering column.

    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 steering column upper trim cover screws.

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


    Object Number: 328807 Size: SH
  3. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
  4. Tilt the lower trim cover up and slide the lower trim cover until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

    5. Object Number: 306205 Size: SH
  5. Install the steering column lower trim cover screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  6. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.