Preliminary work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The fore-and-aft adjustment must be brought to the fully extended position for the electrically adjustable steering column. The vertical adjustment must be moved to the center position. This will improve access to the fastening screws on the mounting bracket .

Remove steering-column switch → 945019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING-COLUMN SWITCH .
Remove trim panel under dashboard → 701919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM PANEL UNDER DASHBOARD .
Remove front footwell outlet vent on the driver's side → 805519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT FOOTWELL OUTLET VENT .