Removing upper steering column switch trim

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Drivers airbag unit and steering wheel removed

Pull steering column out and downward as far as possible.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Trim For Steering Column Switch

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Remove bolts - 1 - (2x). Tightening torque 3 Nm
Remove Torx bolts - 3 - with screwdriver T8 T40056. Tightening torque 0.6 Nm
Unclip surround from instrument panel downward - arrow -.
Remove upper steering column switch trim - 2 -.