Service Procedure

1. Set the ignition to the ACC position.

WARNING:
Make sure the ignition is in the ACC position (not the ON position).

2. Remove screws from the front of the steering column cover as follows:

a. Turn the steering wheel 90° to the right of center.





b. Remove the trim cover that's covering the screw shown in Figure 1.

^ Pull the trim cover straight back, toward the driver seat.

^ If needed, use a plastic trim tool.

c. Remove the screw shown in Figure 1.

d. Turn the steering wheel 90° to the left of center.

e. Remove the left side trim cover and screw just like the one shown in Figure 1.





f. Carefully remove the side steering column covers see Figure 2.

^ Covers come off easier if you turn the steering wheel 90°left to remove the left cover and turn 90°right to remove the right cover.

NOTE:
The tilt & telescope switch can remain attached to the side cover.

g. Turn the steering wheel 180� from center (so it is upside down).





h. Remove the 2 screws shown in Figure 3.

3. Set the ignition to the OFF position.

WARNING:
Make sure the ignition stays in the OFF position until the steering column covers are reinstalled.

4. Telescope the steering wheel to the full out position (towards the driver) and tilt up to the highest position.

NOTE:
^ If one or both functions (tilt or telescope) are inoperative, try pushing or pulling the steering wheel while operating the tilt & telescope switch.

^ If you are unable to adjust the steering wheel position, continue with the procedure. Instructions for steering wheel adjustment will be given later.





5. Remove instrument side finisher LH.

^ Use a plastic trim tool as shown.





6. Remove instrument lower panel LH as follows:

a. Remove the fuse panel cover.





b. Remove the screw near the fuse panel shown in Figure 6.





c. Carefully pull the panel away from the dash to disengage the clips (see Figure 7).

d. Disconnect the climate control cabin temperature tube and electrical connector (see Figure 7).

e. Disconnect electrical connectors for the items on the left side of the panel (see Figure 7).





f. Panel can hang in place.

^ No other connectors need to be disconnected.





7. Remove metal knee panel - 4 bolts.





8. Remove steering column lower cover as follows:

a. Remove the screw from the lower cover.

b. Pull the lower cover down, away from the upper cover.

^ Upper steering column cover does not need to be removed.

NOTE:
The tilt & telescope switch can remain attached to the side cover.