Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Disengaging Gap Cover From Upper Steering Column Switch Module Trim

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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.

-- Using a small, flat-head screwdriver, carefully unclip the gap cover -2- from the steering column switch module upper trim panel -1- -arrow A-.

-- Rotate the steering wheel 90° to the side from the straight-ahead position.

-- Carefully pry the upper trim panel off the steering column switch module lower trim panel -3- using a small flat-head screwdriver -B arrows-.

-- Disengage the upper steering column switch module trim panel from the lower trim panel and remove it.