32 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering column shroud

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD 
• Remove LOWER TRIM FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Remove steering column shroud (2); if necessary, unclip lead for steering-column switch cluster.

Installation: 

Tightening torques 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Shroud With Screw

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