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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove STEERING WHEEL

Pull of front section.

Fig 1: Identifying Pull Of Front Section

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Locks Engage In Hooks

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