Body and Paint

Removal and Installation — Steering Column Shrouds

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 6

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Flat-blade screwdriver
Interior trim removal tool

Removal

  1. Fully extend and lower the steering column.
  2. Release the upper finish gap retainer from the IPC and set aside.
    Use common service equipment: interior trim removal tool.

  3. Release the front retainers of the upper steering column shroud.
    1. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left.
    1. Release the left clip.
      Use common service equipment: flat-blade screwdriver.
    1. Turn the steering wheel 180 degrees to the right.
    1. Release the right clip.
      Use common service equipment: flat-blade screwdriver.
  4. Release the outer clips on each side and remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Use common service equipment: interior trim removal tool.
  5. Position the steering column manual adjust lever to the lowest position.
  6. Remove the bolts and the lower steering column shroud.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Test yourself

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