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32 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering column trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

Press detent lugs outwards a little and unclip steering column trim downwards.

Installation: 

Align steering column trim by means of detent lugs to steering column and press up as far as it will go.

Press steering column trim on both sides together a little and then press upwards completely until detent lugs snap into place.

Check installation position, correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Pressing Detent Lugs
G04726381Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tilt steering column trim in downward direction.

Unlock plug connection on steering column adjustment switch (1) and emergency starting aerial (2) and disconnect.

Remove lower section of steering column trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections
G06889683Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.