Jeep Wrangler

there’s two covers right behind the steering wheel on the column. i need to take off the top one

You need to remove the ignition barrel to get the top one off. There is an access hole on the lower shroud that lines up with a button that needs to be depressed. With the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position. Press the button in with a punch or screwdriver and pull the ignition barrel out. Remove the shroud and if the battery is still connected put the barrel in place and turn it off till you need to refit the shroud.