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Steering Column Trim Covers: Installation

  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column. Screw the 2 Torx(R) head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2). Tighten the 2 Torx(R) head screws to 13 INCH lbs. (1.5 N.m). See Fig 4 .
  2. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover. See Fig 3 .
  3. Tilt the lower trim cover up. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots. Screw the 2 Torx(R) head screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2). Tighten the 2 Torx(R) head screws to 31 INCH lbs. (3.5 N.m). See Fig 2 .
  4. Install the tilt lever. See Fig 1 . Install the steering wheel. See appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING. Enable the SIR system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Tilt Lever
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Trim Cover Screws
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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Lower Trim Cover
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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Upper Trim Cover Screws
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