61 31 016 Removing and installing / replacing dip switch for direction of travel: Notes

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Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL .

Remove instrument panelling at bottom left.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panelling At Bottom Left

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 2: Removing Screw

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Pull bottom trim panel to the side out of the clips.

Fig 3: Pulling Bottom Trim Panel Out Of Clips

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Remove screw and take off lower section of steering -column panelling.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Section Of Steering -Column Panelling

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Remove screw for holder of steering-column stalk.

Fig 5: Removing Screw For Holder Of Steering-Column Stalk

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Lever off holder in downwards direction using a screwdriver.

Fig 6: Removing Holder

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Compress retainers on both sides and pull out lever.

Fig 7: Removing Lever

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Loosen cable straps on steering column.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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