Removing Steering Column Cover
Pole Position
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From: Rhode Island
Very simple, there are just 3 screws you need to remove and the two parts will come apart.
Turn the wheel to the left to see #1, then after it's removed turn the wheel to the right to remove #2, then straighten out and remove #3 from below. Then just pull the two pieces apart.
#1
#2
#3
Turn the wheel to the left to see #1, then after it's removed turn the wheel to the right to remove #2, then straighten out and remove #3 from below. Then just pull the two pieces apart.
#1
#2
#3
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Driver
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Alabama
Thanks so much..
I saw the one underneath, but missed the 2 behind the wheel.
This is where a noise is coming from when the wheel is turned. Sounds like 2 plastic pieces rubbing together.
Thanks Again
Pole Position
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From: Rhode Island
Are you sure it's from under there, and not in the clockspring behind the steering wheel? You'll be able to see the sides of the clockspring box, but to gain access to the front of it, you'll need to remove the wheel =/
Pole Position
Joined: May 2001
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the noise has been there for years and I've learned to ignore
it because it only makes this noise in the winter when the
temps are below 40.
I hope the OP figures out how to get rid of this noise. If so,
please post on which part is the culprit.
(the dealer told me it's the clockspring which had to be replaced)
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From: CA
Clockspring oiling??
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From: Austin, TX
One common cause is one of the two shell pieces [start of this thread].
Before you open anything try squeezing the pieces and note if the noise changes as you turn the wheel.
Salim
Before you open anything try squeezing the pieces and note if the noise changes as you turn the wheel.
Salim
Last edited by salimshah; Apr 5, 2009 at 04:27 PM.
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