Removing steering column casing

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Adjust steering wheel to its lower position.

Unclip upper part of casing.

2.1. Turn steering wheel in such a way that the openings on the front are accessible.

2.2. Unclip upper part of casing -1- through the openings on the front -2- using a suitable screwdriver.

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Unhook dust boot -1- on upper part of casing -2- and push it back.

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Remove upper part of casing.

Release lower part of casing.

Only for manual steering-wheel adjustment:

Unscrew fastening screw -1- on lower part of casing -2-

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Only for electric steering-wheel adjustment:

Unscrew fastening screw -1- in recess on lower part of casing -2- .

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5.1. Turn the steering wheel in such a way that the fastening screws -1- on the front are accessible.

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5.2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- on the front of the lower part of casing -2- .
5.3. Fold lower part of casing -2- down out of the way.

Unclip wiring harness -2- from lower part of casing -3- at the positions -1- .

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Remove lower part of casing -3- .