Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement On Vehicle

1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
2. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .



3. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the lower shroud (2).



4. Remove the lower shroud from the upper shroud.
5. Tilt the lower shroud down.
6. Slide the lower shroud backward in order to disengage the locking tabs.



7. Remove the shroud protector (1) from the lower shroud (2).



8. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the upper shroud (2).
9. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
10. Remove the upper shroud (2) from the steering column.

1. Install the upper shroud (2) onto the steering column.
2. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .

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.

3. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper shroud (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).




4. Install the shroud protector (1) onto the lower shroud (2).




Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the shrouds.

5. Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud.
6. Match the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud.
7. Tilt the lower shroud up.
8. Slide the lower shroud forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.



9. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower shroud (2).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

10. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
11. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .

Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Off Vehicle - Column Shift

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim covers.
2. Set the steering column into J 41352 .
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .



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



6. Remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
7. Remove the upper trim cover (2).



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

1. Install the trim protector (1) to the lower trim cover (2).




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. Install the upper trim cover (2) and secure by using 1 TORX® head screw (1).

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

3. The shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.



4. Install the lower trim cover (1) and secure by using 2 pan head tapping screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).




5. Take the column out from J 41352 .
6. Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover.

Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Off Vehicle - Floor Shift

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

1. Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim covers.
2. Set the steering column into J 41352 .
3. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .



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



6. Remove 1 TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
7. Remove the upper trim cover (2).



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

1. Install the trim protector (1) to the lower trim cover (2).




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. Install the upper trim cover (2) and secure by using 1 TORX® head screw (1).

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




3. Install the lower trim cover (2) and secure by using 2 pan head tapping screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).




4. Take the column out from J 41352 .
5. Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover.