Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .



2. Put J 41352 into a vise.
3. Secure the steering column to J 41352 .
4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
5. Align the block tooth on the steering shaft to the 12 o'clock position.
6. Put the lock cylinder into the LOCK position.
7. Remove the key.
8. Rotate the steering shaft to the 12:30 position. You will hear the lock bolt lock the steering column.



9. Remove the 3 TORX® head screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
10. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (3) from the lower trim cover (1).



11. Remove the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover in the following way:

11.1.

Tilt the lower trim cover down.

11.2.

Slide the lower trim cover backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.




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