Steering Column Trim Covers

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Manual)

Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
3. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column.
4. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.





5. Remove the 2 TORX head screws from the lower trim cover.





6. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:
6.1. Tilt the trim cover down.
6.2. Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.





7. Remove the 2 TORX head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
8. Remove the upper trim cover (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper trim cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Secure the upper trim cover (1) with 2 TORX head screws (2).
Tighten the screws to 1.4 Nm (12 inch lbs.).
3. Perform the following steps to install the lower trim cover:





3.1. Verify that the slots on the tower trim cover engage with the tabs on the upper trim cover.
3.2. Tilt the lower trim cover up and snap the trim covers together.





4. Install the 2 TORX head screw (1) to the lower trim cover (2).
Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).





5. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
6. Install the tilt lever.
7. Install the steering wheel.
8. Enable the SIR system.