Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.
-- Unclip the instrument cluster cover from the instrument panel using a Trim Removal Wedge: 3409 -A arrows-.
-- Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise 90° from the straight position.
-- Carefully pry out the upper steering column trim panel -1- from the lower steering column trim panel -arrow B- using a small flat-head screwdriver.
-- Turn the steering wheel back 180° and repeat the procedure on the opposite side -arrow C-.
-- Disengage the upper steering column trim panel from the lower steering column trim panel by pushing it forward and removing it.