Install the steering wheel casing

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Casing

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Make sure that the gaiters for the switches end up in the correct position. Also make sure that no cables are trapped

Make sure that the front wheels stand straight ahead.

Install the steering wheel. Tighten with 40 Nm.

Adjusting friction for steering wheel position adjustment.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Mechanism Nut

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Lower the lever to open position. Pull back the steering wheel as far as possible. Slightly tighten the lock mechanism's nut, see Fig 2.

Try locking the adjustment with the lever.

CAUTION:

Do not tighten the adjustment too hard.