There are two little screws that require a torx screwdriver
1) To remove the bottom steering column cover. Use the appropriate sized male torx bit on the middle back screw and also remove the 2 other screws on each side. The cover has plastic loops where it attaches to the dash so you must move it towards the dash and then down to release it.
2) to remove the top steering column cover. First you'll need to remove the tilt steering lever though. Using a flashlight, look into where the lever attaches to the steering column. You will see a metal tab that you can push on to release the tilt lever and pull it out. Now you can take off the top steering column cover.
3) Looking up from underneath you will see 2 male torx screws holding it on. One on each side of the steering wheel. You can use either needle nose pliers to remove these if you don't have female torx screw bits. Once these are removed, use a pair of tin snips to cut the plastic just below the key lock or you won't be able to get the cover up and around the key lock. Now carefully spread that part of the cover up and around the key lock while pushing back towards the dash with the cover. It should release and come off.
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I am replacing the mulifunction turn signal, high beam, wiper switch inside of the steering coulmn on a 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T. I have removed the steering wheel, turn signal cam and the ignition lock. I have removed 3 torx screw that holds the part of the steering column with the lock in it. I have even removed the multifunction switch, but I need to pull the wiring harness up through the remaining steering column cover that is apparently still attached. There are 2 male torx screws at the bottom inside of the steering column under the top steering shaft bearing. If I remove those can I pull the remaining cover off? Or, what is the best way to get the wiring harness up through the inside of the steering column cover. The problem is the connector at the end under that dash. it's too big to just pull up through the steering column. Thanks
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