Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J 41352 Steering Column Holding Fixture

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

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. 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 shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
4. Install the shift lever assembly (4) onto the upper trim cover (1).
5. Install the shift lever screw (3) into the shift lever assembly (4).

Tighten
Tighten the shift lever screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

6. Slide the shift lever seal (2) down the shift lever (4).
7. The shift lever seal must seat in the trim covers.



8. Install the trim cover protector (1) onto the lower trim cover (2).



9. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover.
10. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
11. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
12. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.



13. 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).

14. Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover (2).



15. Remove J 42640 from the lower trim cover of the steering column.