Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the light switch trim. Refer to LIGHT SWITCH TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt/expanding clip -1-.

-- Loosen the trim -2- with the A/C display control head using the Wedge Set:T10383/1 in the area of the gap cover -arrows-.

-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

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-- Using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 , unclip the steering column trim panel gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent -arrows-.

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

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-- Carefully pry out the upper steering column trim panel -2- from the lower steering column trim panel -1- -arrow- using a small flat-head screwdriver.

-- 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.