Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering column shroud (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove top section of STEERING COLUMN CASING .
- Move steering column in top and extended position.
Press retaining lugs outwards a little and unclip steering column shroud downwards.
NOTE:
Installation note:
Align steering column shroud by means of retaining lugs to steering column and press up as far as it will go.
Press steering column shroud on both sides together a little and then press upwards completely until retaining lugs snap into place.
Check installation position, correct if necessary.
Align steering column shroud by means of retaining lugs to steering column and press up as far as it will go.
Press steering column shroud on both sides together a little and then press upwards completely until retaining lugs snap into place.
Check installation position, correct if necessary.
Tilt steering column shroud in downward direction.
If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) on steering column adjustment switch and (2) emergency starting aerial and disconnect.
Remove steering column shroud lower section.