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Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 692093  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Important: If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers were damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure. If screws were present in the trim covers before the removal procedure, you must use the screws during the installation procedure.

    If there was not any damage done to the trim covers during the removal procedure and no screws were present, proceed to step 3.

  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column. Install 1 TORX® head screw (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 692091  Size: SH
  3. Install the lower trim cover (3) onto the steering column. Install 2 pan head tapping screws (1, 2) into the lower trim cover (3).
  4. Tighten

    • Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (1) to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).
    • 
    • Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    Object Number: 419648  Size: SH

    Important: The abrasion sleeve must be installed back onto the steering column wire harness assembly. The electronic lock module assembly wires and connector must be hanging out of the middle of the abrasion sleeve.

  5. Install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
  6. Install the shift lever assembly (4) and secure it with the shift lever screw (3).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 328807  Size: SH
  8. Install the upper and lower trim covers onto the steering column.
  9. Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.

  10. Slide the shift lever seal down the shift lever.
  11. Gently snap the upper and lower trim covers together.

  12. Object Number: 415301  Size: SH
  13. Push the tilt knob back into the lower trim cover.
  14. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.

Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift


    Object Number: 415299  Size: SH
  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Screw the 2 TORX® head screws (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 TORX® head screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 328807  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower trim cover onto the upper trim cover in the following way:
  6. 3.1. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
    3.2. Tilt the lower trim cover up.
    3.3. Slide the lower trim cover forward until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.

    Object Number: 415298  Size: SH
  7. Screw the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lower trim cover (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pan head tapping screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  9. Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  10. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  11. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift Snap On Shrouds


    Object Number: 692093  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Important: If the snap on/off feature on the trim covers was damaged during the removal procedure, you must use screws for the installation procedure. If screws were present in the trim covers before the removal procedure, you must use the screws during the installation procedure.

    If there was not any damage done to the trim covers during the removal procedure and no screws were present, proceed to step 3.

  1. Install the upper trim cover (2) onto the steering column. Install 1 TORX® head screw (1) into the upper trim cover (2).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 692091  Size: SH
  3. Install the lower trim cover (3) onto the steering column. Install 2 pan head tapping screws (1, 2) into the lower trim cover (3).
  4. Tighten

    • Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (1) to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).
    • 
    • Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

    Object Number: 723623  Size: SH
  5. Install the upper and lower trim covers onto the steering column.
  6. Important: The shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.

  7. Slide the shift lever seal down the shift lever.
  8. Gently snap the upper and lower trim covers together.
  9. Install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  10. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  11. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.