Column Cover Removal/Installation

NOTE:

Release the tilt/telescopic lever (A), tilt the steering column all the way down and pull it all the way out.

Fig 1: Releasing Tabs Of Upper Column Cover
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Release the tabs (B) of the upper column cover (C) by pushing on the lower column cover (D) from the front side.
NOTE: Carefully release the tabs, and note the hooks (E) may break when the upper column cover is pulled up too hard.
Insert a suitable sized screwdriver or equivalent tool (F) into the lever hole (G) in the lower column cover along the guide rib (H).
Release the hook (I) located on the left side of the upper column cover. The right side hook (J) of the upper column cover can not be released from the inside.
Remove the upper column cover by lightly pulling it up by releasing the right side hook of the cover.
Remove the screws, then remove the lower column cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Screws
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Install the upper and lower column covers in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.