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

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Special tools required: 

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: Unclipping Steering Column Shroud At Side Using Special Tool
G06889691Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Trim And Gap Cover
G06889692Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.