32 31 010 Removing and installing/replacing front section of steering column cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  . See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
• Remove steering wheel  . 

Pull of front section.

Fig 1: Removing Front Section Of Steering Column Cover

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Installation: 

Locks (2) must engage in hooks (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Locks And Hooks

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