Removing Trim Panel (Steering-Column Switch)

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

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1. Adjust steering wheel to lower position.
2. 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-  .
3. Disconnect plug connections for microphone -arrows-  .
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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4. Unclip and remove the upper part of the trim panel on the dust boot -arrows-  .
   Fig 4: Releasing Dust Boot

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5. 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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6. 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-  .
7. 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.