How to Remove the Steering Column Cover on 2009 Dodge Dakota?

It is necessary to look at the warnings and cautions before removing the steering column opening cover. Take apart the end cap using a trim stick C-4755 or an equivalent tool. Pull back the release handle for the park brake, push in the clip at the end and unhook the rod. Loosen the two screws to release the back. Again, to remove the opening cover, separate upper retaining clips with a trim stick C-4755 or an equivalent and pull out the cover. Release the small tabs along the sides so that the diagnostic connector comes loose from the opening cover reinforcement. Unscrew the screws that hold the hood release handle to the opening reinforcement and release it from the metal frame. After that, take out the two screws and use either the trim stick C-4755 or its equivalent to split the upper retaining clips and remove the reinforcement cover.

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2009 Dodge Dakota Lock Cover, Blue / Gray / Taupe, Lower Part Number: 5GE09BD1AD
$173.35 MSRP: $255.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shroud - Steering Column; Steering Column Cover, Lower, Upper; Lower Shroud; Upper Shroud; Lock Housing Cover; Shroud; Shroud Steering Column
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 5GE09WL8AB, 5GE09DX9AC, 5GE09XDVAD, 5GE09DX9AB, WG451L8AC, 5GE09DX9AD, WG451DVAC, WG451QLAC, 5GE09XTMAB, WG45WL8AD, WG45YQLAD, 5GE09XDVAB, WG45XDVAD
- Item Weight: 1.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.8 x 8.3 x 9.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5GE09BD1AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2009 Dodge Dakota Shroud Part Number: 5GE09ZJ8AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shroud - Steering Column; Steering Column Cover; Shroud Steering Column
- Item Weight: 1.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.4 x 8.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5GE09ZJ8AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Lower Shroud, Blue / Gray / Taupe, Upper Part Number: 5GW80DX9AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shroud Package - Steering Column; Steering Column Cover, Lower, Upper; Upper Shroud; Shroud; Shroud Steering Column
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 5GW80DX9AC, 5GW80DX9AD, WG441QLAB, WG481QLAC, WG48XDVAD, WG481DVAC, 5GW80DX9AB, WG441DVAB, WG441L8AB, WG481L8AC, WG48YQLAD, WG48WL8AD
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.6 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5GW80DX9AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2009 Dodge Dakota Column Cover, Slate Gray Part Number: 5JH97BD5AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Steering Column; Steering Column Cover; Cover Steering Column
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 23.8 x 9.8 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5JH97BD5AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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2009 Dodge Dakota Column Cover Part Number: 5JH97ZJ1AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Steering Column; Steering Column Cover; Cover Steering Column
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 23.6 x 10.2 x 4.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5JH97ZJ1AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX

2009 Dodge Dakota Steering Column Cover Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Remove the Steering Column Cover on 2009 Dodge Dakota?
A: It is necessary to look at the warnings and cautions before removing the steering column opening cover. Take apart the end cap using a trim stick C-4755 or an equivalent tool. Pull back the release handle for the park brake, push in the clip at the end and unhook the rod. Loosen the two screws to release the back. Again, to remove the opening cover, separate upper retaining clips with a trim stick C-4755 or an equivalent and pull out the cover. Release the small tabs along the sides so that the diagnostic connector comes loose from the opening cover reinforcement. Unscrew the screws that hold the hood release handle to the opening reinforcement and release it from the metal frame. After that, take out the two screws and use either the trim stick C-4755 or its equivalent to split the upper retaining clips and remove the reinforcement cover.