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Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping Column

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin
  1. Pull on the tilt lever to remove from the lower trim cover.

    2. Object Number: 415301 Size: SH
  2. Insert J 42640 into the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  3. Place J 41352 into the vise.
  4. Secure the steering column to J 41352 .
  5. Inspect the lower steering shaft assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .

    6. Object Number: 515887 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the lower trim cover.

    7. Object Number: 328807 Size: SH
  7. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:
    8. 7.1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
    7.2. Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.

    Object Number: 323848 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
  9. Remove the upper trim cover (1).

Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

    Object Number: 415301 Size: SH
  1. Place J 41352 into the vise.
  2. Secure the steering column to J 41352 .
  3. Insert J 42640 into the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  4. Inspect the lower steering shaft assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 425408 Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering column closeout trim cover (1) from the upper and lower trim covers, if necessary. Otherwise take the steering column closeout trim cover (1) off with the upper trim cover.

    6. Object Number: 425409 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 wire harness straps (1) from the steering column wire harness assembly.

    7. Object Number: 419645 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).

    8. Object Number: 328807 Size: SH
  8. Perform the following steps to remove the lower trim cover:
    9. 8.1. Tilt the lower trim cover down.
    8.2. Slide the lower trim cover back to disengage from the upper trim cover.

    Object Number: 425417 Size: SH
  9. Remove the telescope switch assembly (2) from the lower trim cover (1) if replacing.

    10. Object Number: 425420 Size: SH
  10. Remove the TORX® head screw (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
  11. Remove the upper trim cover (1).