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32 31 020 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering column trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Move steering column in "top" and "extended" position.

Remove expander rivets (1).

NOTE: Press pin approx. 5 mm into expander rivet (1).

Installation: 

Expander rivet can be reused. Insert rivet and push in pin until flush.

Release adjusting lever (2) for steering column.

Reach into opening underneath and pull off lower section of steering column trim (3) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Expander Rivets And Adjusting Lever
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Installation: 

Catch (1), guide (2), pin (3) and lock (4) must not be damaged.

Insert pin (3) at both ends into bore until lower section of steering column trim can be heard to engage with upper section via lock (4).

Press lower section of steering column trim against steering column until catch (1) locks.

Fig 2: Catch, Guide, Pin And Lock
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