Steering Column Cover Removal/Installation

Steering Column Cover Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard or the related parts.

1. Release the tilt/telescopic lock lever, tilt the steering column all the way down, and it all the way out.

2. Insert a suitable sized screwdriver or equivalent tool (A) along the guide rib (B) into the lever hole in the lower column cover (C).





3. Release the hook (D) located on the left side of the upper column cover. The right side hook on the upper column cover cannot be released from the inside.

4. Turn the steering wheel to the left. Release the tab (A) of the upper column cover (B) while pushing the lower column cover from the front side.

NOTE: Carefully release the hooks, and note the hooks (C) may break when the upper column cover is pulled up too hard.





5. Turn the steering wheel to the right. Release the right tab on the upper column cover the same as the step 4 Service and Repair.

6. Separate the upper column cover (A) from the lower column cover (B) by pulling up it lightly. Release the pins (C) of the cover to remove it.





7. Remove the screws (D, E), then remove the lower column cover.

8. If necessary, remove these items, remove the clips and release the Velcro fastener (A), then pull out the column cover seal (B) from dashboard.

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9. Install the upper cover and the lower cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.