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brizzle 03-26-2005 06:23 PM

Steering wheel column cover(top) removal
 
Anybody know how to remove the top of the steering wheel column cover? I know there is 3 screws that hold the bottom but I can't move the top. Please assist.

brizzle 03-26-2005 07:56 PM

Anyone?

uncald4 03-27-2005 12:11 PM

Once you take out the screws from the bottom..... (I thought there were 4) push the sides of the bottom half inward. This will unclip the two halves from each other. Completely remove the bottom half before you take off the top. Removing your lower dash will mike this alot easier for you. It's only a few more screws.

Good luck and have fun!!

brizzle 03-27-2005 05:36 PM

Great thanks uncald4. There are 4 more screws after the bottom half is taken off?

uncald4 03-28-2005 01:32 AM

Sweet. I'm glad you got it off. Sorry.... It's been a while since I've taken one apart.

brizzle 03-28-2005 08:12 AM

No I haven't gotten it off yet I was just questioning you that there are a few more screws after the 4 are removed. I just haven't tried it since you told me about this.

songoku 03-28-2005 12:15 PM

There's only 4 screws on the bottom. But like uncald4 said, there are 6 retaining tabs on the sides. You have to gently push the side to seperate upper & lower columb covers. Good luck..

brizzle 03-28-2005 10:50 PM

THanks songoku, I'll give that a shot

riontegra 03-29-2005 12:42 PM

You don't have to unscrew anything. The screws on the bottom of the steering column only hold the bottom cover on. the top part simply snaps into the bottom portion of the column trim.

To remove the top cover, all you have to do is simply pull up. Make sure you adjust the tilt all the way down so you have enough room to do so. That's it!
:thumbsup:

brizzle 03-29-2005 01:16 PM


Originally Posted by riontegra
You don't have to unscrew anything. The screws on the bottom of the steering column only hold the bottom cover on. the top part simply snaps into the bottom portion of the column trim.

To remove the top cover, all you have to do is simply pull up. Make sure you adjust the tilt all the way down so you have enough room to do so. That's it!
:thumbsup:


I have to push the sides in first right? Should I use much force or be real careful?

Bxscig 03-29-2005 01:43 PM

You dont have to be too harsh, if u get the screw driver in where the clip is and lightly push and in wedge it up you should release one of the clips and just go around. I think if you just remove one side it is good enough to help release the other side.

NYZGREATST 03-29-2005 02:55 PM

why is it that you need to remove the cover?!

brizzle 03-29-2005 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by NYZGREATST
why is it that you need to remove the cover?!


I knew sooner or later that question would come up. I'm doing it for a cool mod that I'll show pics of when I'm done. I already bought a replacement top cover in case I mess it up. I'll show it when I'm done.

mclarenf3387 03-29-2005 09:18 PM


Originally Posted by brizzle
I knew sooner or later that question would come up. I'm doing it for a cool mod that I'll show pics of when I'm done. I already bought a replacement top cover in case I mess it up. I'll show it when I'm done.

Will it be ready for this weekend? (hopefully assuming no rain)

brizzle 03-29-2005 09:40 PM

I'm going to try to but most likely not.


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