32 33... Replacing left or right cover for steering wheel (from 09/2006)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit, see 32 34 020 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (from 09/2006) .

NOTE: For simplification purposes, the illustration shows how to release the screws on the removed steering wheel.

Release screws (1) with Torx screwdriver (T10).

Fig 1: Screws

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Unclip cover (1).

Fig 2: Cover

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