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.

-- Remove the instrument panel decorative trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using the : 3409 , unclip the instrument cluster gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent and instrument cluster in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise 90° from the straight position.

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-- Pry out the upper steering column trim panel -1- with a small flat-head screwdriver carefully from the lower steering column trim panel -2- at the position shown in direction of -arrow-.

-- Turn the steering wheel back 180° and repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

-- Bring the steering wheel back into the center (wheels are straight).

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