Removing Trim Panel (Steering-Column Switch)

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering-Column Switch Trim Panel Installation Position

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Adjust steering wheel to lower position.
Unclip upper part of trim panel.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Part
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1. 2.1. Turn steering wheel in such a way that the openings on the front are accessible.
2. 2.2. Release the upper part of the trim panel through the openings on the front panel using a suitable screwdriver -arrows A- and fold it up -arrows B- .
Disconnect plug connections for microphone -arrows- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connections
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Unclip and remove the upper part of the trim panel on the dust boot -arrows- .

Fig 4: Releasing Dust Boot
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Unscrew the fastening screw -1- on the steering-wheel adjustment handle -2- . (Mechanical steering-wheel adjustment only)

Fig 5: Identifying Steering-Wheel Adjustment Handle Fastening Screw
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Release the lower part of the trim panel.
1. 6.1. Unscrew the fastening screws -1- in the lower part of the trim panel -2- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Lower Part Of Trim Panel Screws
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2. 6.2. Turn the steering wheel in such a way that the fastening screws -1- on the front are accessible.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Steering Wheel Fastening Screws
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3. 6.3. Unscrew the fastening screws -1- in the lower part of the trim panel -2- .
Remove the lower part of the trim panel.

Fig 8: Removing Lower Part Of Trim Panel
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1. 7.1. Fold the lower part of the trim panel downwards.
2. 7.2. Unlatch and pull off the plug connection -arrow- .
3. 7.3. Remove the lower part of the trim panel.