For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the tilt lever close out plate.
- Remove the trim cover screws (1) from the lower steering column.
- Tilt the lower trim cover down and slide the lower trim cover rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
- Remove the upper trim cover screws.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
- Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper trim cover to the steering column. Guide over multifunction switch.
- Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
- Install the upper trim cover screws to the steering column.
- Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
- Tilt the lower trim cover up and slide the lower trim cover until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
- Install the screws (1) to the lower trim cover (2) .
- Install the tilt lever close out plate.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).
