32 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering column shroud

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TOP SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN CASING .
Remove LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Remove the SUPPORT for the trim panel of the dashboard on the bottom

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Remove the steering column shroud (2), if necessary, unclip the line for the steering column switch cluster.

Installation note:

Tightening torques 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Shroud And Screws

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