51 45 ... Removing and installing/replacing left knee protection

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Remove trim for instrument panel (lower section). Refer to 51 45 030 Removing and installing trim for instrument panel (lower section) .

Remove lower section of steering column trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (LOWER SECTION) .

Unfasten screws.

Fig 1: Removing Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock light guide (2) and detach from light module (3) of auxiliary turn indicator light.

Replacement only:

Release screws (4) and remove light module.

Fig 2: Removing Light Module

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