3231003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column trim

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IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).

After installation

Read out fault memory and delete entries

Move steering column in "bottom" and "extended" position.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Unclip steering column trim (1) at side with special tool 00 9 323 .

Fig 1: Opening Steering Column Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Tilt steering column trim (1) towards front.

Unclip steering column gap cover (2) from steering column trim.

Installation:

Tilt steering column trim towards rear, align by way of locks to lower section (of steering column trim) and press down.

Fig 2: Opening Steering Column Gap Cover

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Replacement

E88, E93: Remove hands-free microphone from steering column trim.