Removal & Installation

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Move steering column upwards to maximum possible position.
Release screws (1) and expansion rivets (2). Unlock rotary clip (3) by turning through 90°. See Fig 1.
Unlock left and right retaining clips (1) and fold trim (2) down. See Fig 2.
Remove and feed out footwell light (1). Disconnect plug connection (2) from gong. Release lock (3) and press out plug (4) through opened On-Board Diagnosis (OBD) socket. See Fig 3.
If replacing, release locks (5) and remove OBD socket (6). See Fig 3.
If replacing, unlock gong (1) and remove from trim (2). See Fig 4.
To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Identifying Pedal Assembly Trim Fasteners

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Fig 2: Unlocking Retaining Clips

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Fig 3: Locating Pedal Assembly Trim Components

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Fig 4: Removing Gong From Trim

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