Adjusting the steering wheel

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NOTE: Applies to vehicle's with a 3 spoke steering wheel.

Fig 1: Breaking Off L Shaped Plastic Bracket

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Break off the L shaped plastic bracket.

NOTE: Ensure that the broken piece does not remain in the steering wheel.

Carefully bend the cable harness down.

Smooth off the break surface on the steering wheel using a fine file or similar.

Fig 2: Removing Tape Around Cable Harness

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Remove the tape around the cable harness.

Fig 3: Spreading Cable Harness Out As Flat As Possible

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Spread the cable harness out as flat as possible.

Apply tape, P/N 9511097.

Fig 4: Bending Up Outer Surround Slightly

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Bend up the outer surround slightly.

Fig 5: Bending One Of Tape Ends In Between Outer And Inner Surround

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Bend one of the tape ends in between the outer and inner surround.

Carry out the same with the other tape end so that the tape overlaps on top.