32 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column trim

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Move steering column in "bottom" and "extended" position.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Unclip steering column shroud (1) at side with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Shroud Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Pull steering column trim (1) towards front.

Unclip steering column gap cover (1) from upper section of steering column trim (2).

Remove upper section of steering column trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Gap Cover And Steering Column Trim

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