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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 360562 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Important: Place the steering column in the center position.

  2. Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  5. Check the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  6. Place the bottom of J 41352 into a vise.
  7. Set the steering column in the bottom of J 41352 .
  8. Place the top piece of J 41352 onto the column and secure with 2 screws.

    9. Object Number: 419645 Size: SH
  9. Gently remove the closeout trim cover from the lower trim cover (1).
  10. Remove 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
  11. Remove the lower trim cover (1).

    12. Object Number: 419647 Size: SH
  12. Remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1).
  13. Remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).

    14. Object Number: 516159 Size: SH
  14. If necessary, remove the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 516159 Size: SH
  1. If necessary, install the closeout trim cover (2) onto the upper trim cover (1).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 419647 Size: SH
  2. Install the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2) and secure by using 1 TORX® head screw (3).

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


    Object Number: 419645 Size: SH
  3. Install the lower trim cover (1).
  4. Connect the lower trim cover (1) to the closeout trim cover.
  5. Install 2 pan head tapping screws (2).

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


    Object Number: 360562 Size: SH
  6. Remove 2 screws from the top piece of J 41352 .
  7. Take the column out from J 41352 .
  8. Remove the bottom piece of J 41352 from the vise.

    9. Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  9. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.
  10. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  11. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  12. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.