Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement .
- Disengage the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1) in the following order:
- Stand in front of the column from the drivers point of view.
- On the left side, gently pull downwards on the left side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
- On the right side, gently pull downwards on the right side of the closeout trim cover to loosen 1 snap. Do NOT fully remove the closeout trim cover.
- Starting from the left side of the trim covers, gently roll the closeout trim cover to the right to disengage the remaining 4 snaps.
- If necessary, remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1). Remove the lower trim cover (1).
- If no screws are present in the lower trim cover, proceed to the next step.
- Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.
- If necessary, remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1) and the closeout trim cover (2) for removal.
- If no screw is present, remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
.
NOTE:
Remove the closeout trim cover following the exact procedure listed below in order not to damage the snaps on the upper trim cover.
IMPORTANT:
You must inspect for 2 pan head tapping screws (2) in the lower trim cover (1) before removal.
IMPORTANT:
You must inspect for 1 TORX® head screw (3) in the upper trim cover (1) before removal.