Lower 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.

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

-- Unclip the upper steering column trim panel -1- from the lower steering column trim panel -arrow-.

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-- To do that, slightly push forward the hook for the steering column trim panel, using the Pin:T40011 going through the opening.

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

-- Disengage the upper steering column trim panel from the lower steering column trim panel, slightly push forward and then lay aside.

-- Remove the accessible bolt -arrow A- for the lower steering column trim panel.

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-- Turn the steering wheel back 180° and remove bolt on the opposite side.

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

-- Remove the bolt -arrow B- and remove the lower steering column trim panel -1-.

-- Disengage the cable holder on the steering column trim panel -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector on the steering column trim panel -1-.