Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

Important: Place the steering column in the center position.

2. Remove the tilt lever from the upper trim cover. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
5. Check the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .
6. Place the bottom of J 41352 into a vise.
7. Set the steering column in the bottom of J 41352 .
8. Place the top piece of J 41352 onto the column and secure with 2 screws.



9. Gently remove the closeout trim cover from the lower trim cover (1).
10. Remove 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
11. Remove the lower trim cover (1).



12. Remove 1 TORX® head screw (3) from the upper trim cover (1).
13. Remove the upper trim cover (1) with the closeout trim cover (2).



14. If necessary, remove the closeout trim cover (2) from the upper trim cover (1).