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Steering Column Shroud: Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws and the steering column cover trim panel.
  2. Position the steering column in the full downward and rearward position.
  3. Separate the IPC opening trim clips from the upper steering column shroud.
  4. Pull upward on the rearward portion of the upper steering column shroud to separate the clips from the lower steering column shroud.
    • Roll the upper steering column shroud upward on the hinge point and then pull straight rearward to remove the upper shroud.
  5. Release the steering column locking lever.
  6. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.