61 31 040 Removing and installing/replacing windshield wiper lever

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Version up to 09/98:

Extend steering column up to stop and move downwards. Open steering column casing at bottom, refer to STEERING COLUMNS .

Open steering column casing at top, refer to STEERING COLUMNS .

Press clips together and remove switch.

Fig 1: Removing Switch

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Press clips together and remove connector.

Fig 2: Removing Connector

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Version from 09/98:

This operation is described under:

Removing and installing/replacing support for steering column adjustment, refer to 61 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK .