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Shroud, Steering Column, Lower: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Steering Column Opening Cover
GC0085149Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the screws (2) from the bottom of the steering column opening cover (1).
  2. Using (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick), separate the steering column opening cover (1) and remove.
    Fig 2: Steering Column Shrouds
    GC0083150Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Position the column tilt at the full-downward position.
  4. Remove the two screws (4) attaching the upper shroud (1) to the lower shroud (2). After removing the screws, unclip the shrouds from each other by applying hand pressure along the seams where the shrouds connect on the sides, then remove the upper shroud.
  5. Push the tilt lever (5) downward.
  6. Remove the screw (3) attaching the lower shroud (2) to the steering column (6). Remove the lower shroud.