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

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Necessary preliminary tasks :

Adjust steering column to "extended" and "top" position.

Removal :

Pull off steering column shroud lower section (1) downwards.

Fig 1: Pulling Steering Column Shroud Lower Section

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Fig 2: Emergency Start Aerial And Steering Column Shroud Lower Section

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Unclip emergency start aerial (1).

Remove steering column shroud lower section (2).

Installation :

Insert emergency start aerial (1) into steering column shroud lower section (2).

Fig 3: Emergency Start Aerial And Steering Column Shroud Lower Section

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Fig 4: Connecting Lock Steering Column Shroud Lower Section Onto Steering Column

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Connect and lock steering column shroud lower section (1) onto steering column.

Make sure when doing this that guide of the steering column is inserted into guide of steering column shroud (2)!