Steering column cover, Upper. Porsche 911 74-89  ❭  91161309902

The OE Match Upper Steering Column Cover is a replacement interior trim panel designed to cover and protect the upper section of the steering column on classic Porsche 911 and 930 models.

• Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
• Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
• Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
• Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
• Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
• Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)  

Positioned directly behind the steering wheel, the cover conceals the steering-column components, wiring and switchgear mounting area while providing the neat, factory-style finish expected around the driver's controls.

This upper cover is intended for vehicles without cruise control and is suitable for replacing an original trim piece that has become cracked, broken, warped, scratched or is missing.

It is particularly useful during interior restoration, steering-column refurbishment or replacement of brittle original plastic trim.

What This Product Does:
The steering column cover is primarily a protective and cosmetic component.

Its functions include:

• Covering the upper steering-column assembly
• Concealing wiring and internal steering-column components
• Protecting switchgear and wiring from accidental contact
• Providing a clean factory-style finish behind the steering wheel
• Helping reduce rattles caused by broken or loose trim
• Supporting correct alignment with the lower steering-column cover
• Keeping the driver's control area neat and properly finished

Although the cover does not directly control the steering system, it helps protect the components surrounding the column and contributes significantly to the appearance and refinement of the driver's area.

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
Original steering-column covers can become brittle after decades of exposure to interior heat, sunlight and repeated removal during servicing.

Common signs that replacement may be required include:

• Cracks in the plastic housing
• Broken mounting tabs
• Missing sections of trim
• Cover becoming loose around the steering column
• Rattling or vibration while driving
• Gaps between the upper and lower covers
• Warping or distortion
• Scratches or heavy cosmetic wear
• Faded or discoloured plastic
• Fixing screws no longer securing the cover correctly
• Exposed wiring or internal steering-column components
• Previous repairs using glue, tape or incorrect fasteners

A cracked or broken cover may continue to deteriorate as vibration causes existing fractures to spread.

Why Replacement Matters:
A damaged steering-column cover can detract noticeably from the appearance of an otherwise well-maintained classic Porsche interior.

More importantly, broken mounting points can allow the cover to move or vibrate while driving, creating unwanted rattles around the steering wheel.

A badly damaged or missing cover can also leave wiring and steering-column components exposed to accidental contact, dust and debris.

Replacing a deteriorated cover helps restore:

• A neat factory-style appearance
• Secure steering-column trim
• Reduced vibration and rattling
• Protection for surrounding wiring and components
• Correct alignment between upper and lower covers
• A more complete interior restoration

For classic Porsche vehicles, replacing brittle interior plastics before they break completely can also make later servicing easier by ensuring that the trim can still be removed and refitted securely.