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Steering Column Upper And Lower Trim Cover Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  Van/Car

WARNING:
  • Explosive materials

    Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury due to improper handling of airbags possible.

  • Only appropriately trained persons may carry out work on pyrotechnic components or the Airbag Control Unit.
  • Perform SRS disabling procedure prior to commencing work
  • When replacing components of the SRS system, never install used or non-genuine components
  • Pyrotechnic Components must be handled and scrapped appropriately

Removal Procedure: 

Adjust the steering column to the maximum length and to the lowest steering column position. 

  1. Remove steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 
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  2. Unlock the steering column upper trim cover (1) with a suitable plastic wedge as indicated (2).
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  3. Release the harness off the bracket (1).
  4. Unlock and disconnect 2 electrical connectors (2).
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  5. Fold the steering column lower trim cover (1) in arrow direction and remove it.

Replacement Procedure: 

  1. Rebuild driver monitoring camera. Refer to DRIVER MONITORING CAMERA REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

Installation Procedure: 

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.
  2. Install steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT