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

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 32 33 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING STEERING WHEEL .

Detach front section of trim.

Fig 1: Removing Front Section Of Trim

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Locks And Hooks In Front Trim

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