32 31 010 Removing and installing/replacing front section of steering column cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead
• Remove steering wheel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) STEERING WHEEL (UP TO 03/2007) , REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL (FROM 03/2007) , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL 

Pull of front section.

Fig 1: Pulling Front Section Of Steering Column Cover

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Installation: 

Locks (2) must engage in hooks (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Locks And Hooks

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