Removing steering column shroud upper section

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The rubber plugs are reusable. Process to reuse the rubber plugs: remove the steering column shroud lower section and remove the rubber plugs.

Twist the steering wheel until the rubber plugs (1) in the steering column shroud becomes visible.
Press in the rubber plugs (1) using a standard tool towards the inside into the steering column shroud.

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Standard tools:

Screwdriver for Torx socket T15

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Screwdriver for Torx socket T15

With the standard tool (1) lever the lug inward (2) in arrow direction and simultaneously push off the steering column shroud upper section (3) upwards in arrow direction.
Standard tools:

Screwdriver for Torx socket T15

Screwdriver for Torx socket T15

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Screwdriver for Torx socket T15

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Unclip the upper section of the steering column shroud (1) from the guide (2) and remove upwards.

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