Toyota 45187-06070-B0 Cover, Steering Wheel, Lower

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. On tilt steering columns, move the column to the lowest position. Remove the steering wheel. Remove the lower steering cover screws at the ends of the column covers. Remove the screws, then remove the steering column covers. For 2011 and earlier models, release the two mounting clips for the lower cover, and remove the lower cover. Release the mounting clip in the center of the upper cover, and remove the cover. Installation is the reverse of removal. For 2012 and later models, the upper mounting clips of the lower steering cover sit just beneath the instrument stalk on each side of the cover. Release these two upper mounting clips by pressing each side of the cover inward. Insert a finger into the column's tilt lever opening, release the lower mounting clip, and then remove the lower steering column cover. Release the four mounting clips across the top of the upper steering column cover. Press the edges of the cover inward to release the clips, and remove the upper steering column cover. Installation is the reverse of removal.