Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

Important: Place the steering column in the CENTER position.

1. Put the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
2. Insert J 42640 into the lower trim cover of the steering column.
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
4. Remove the tilt knob from the lower trim cover.



5. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).



6. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
7. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
8. Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.



9. Remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).



10. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).

Remove the shift lever screw (3).

11. Remove the shift lever assembly (4) from the upper trim cover (1).
12. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever assembly (4).



13. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
14. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.