Steering Column and Wheel - IP, SC, Upper Gap Hider Assembly - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Disconnect the LV power. See LV Battery - Li-Ion - Disconnect And Connect .
- Remove the driver airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the steering column upper shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, UPPER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the steering column lower shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, LOWER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the steering column control module. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE KOSTAL - REMOVE AND REPLACE
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the lower instrument panel. See DASH PANEL - IP LOWER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the lower gap hider. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - IP, STEERING COLUMN, SHROUD LOWER SUB - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the screws (x2) that attach the upper gap hider to the steering column.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
- 6 in locking extension
WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.multimedia:A supplement to the article is available. - Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the upper gap hider to the cross car beam.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 3 in extension
- 13 mm socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver