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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

  1. Remove the tilt knob.

  2. Object Number: 415301  Size: SH

    Important: Place the steering column in the CENTER position.

  3. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.

  4. Object Number: 368481  Size: SH
  5. Use a small screwdriver to pull the filler plug out of the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  6. Insert the small screwdriver into the filler plug hole in the bottom of the lower trim cover.

  7. Object Number: 368477  Size: SH
  8. Use the screwdriver to push up on the manual override of the electric park lock (1).
  9. Turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key.

  10. Object Number: 415298  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
  12. Remove the lower trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover.

  13. Object Number: 328807  Size: SH
  14. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
  15. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.

  16. Object Number: 415299  Size: SH
  17. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
  18. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.

  19. Object Number: 368484  Size: SH
  20. Remove the black connector (2) from the electric park lock (3).
  21. Remove the TORX® head screw (1) from the electric park lock (3).

  22. Object Number: 368489  Size: SH
  23. Press on the electric park lock (2) with a small screwdriver and at the same time pull the electric park lock (2) out of the electronic lock module assembly (1).