Removing Steering Column Trim

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Adjust the steering column downward and to the rear.
Angle the steering wheel 90° to the left, press the left → Fig 1 locking lug forward with a screwdriver and unclip it.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Trim
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Angle the steering wheel 90° to the right, press the right locking lug forward with a screwdriver and unclip it.
Pull the top steering column trim back and tip it up slightly so that the steering column trim can be removed from the front guide.

Fig 2: Pulling Top Steering Column Trim
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Use a small screwdriver to unclip the retaining strip for the gap cover (leather). Remove the top steering column trim.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Strip For Gap Cover Using Small Screwdriver
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Remove the steering column adjusting lever.
Remove the two fastening screws from the lower steering column trim at the left and right next to the steering column.

Fig 4: Removing Two Fastening Screws
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- On vehicles with an electrically adjustable steering column, unlock and pull off the connector of the steering column actuator .
  
  Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Actuator Connector
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Remove the trim carefully downwards.