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

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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: Pulling Of Front Section

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Locks And Hooks

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