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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005RENDEZVOUS AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS
2005 Buick Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7
Steering Column Trim Covers
2005 Buick Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7SECTION Steering Column Trim Covers
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the tilt lever close out plate.
5. Remove the trim cover screws (1) from the lower steering column.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover (2) down and slide the lower trim cover rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
7. Remove the upper trim cover screws.
8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
9. Remove the upper trim cover (2) from the steering column.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper trim cover to the steering column.
2. Install the lock cylinder.
3. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the upper trim cover screws to the steering column.
Tighten the screws to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).
4. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
5. Tilt the lower trim cover up and slide the lower trim cover until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
6. Install the screws (1) to the lower trim cover (2)
Tighten the screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
7. Install the tilt lever close out plate.
8. Install the steering wheel.
9. Install the knee bolster trim panel.
10. Enable the SIR system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.