Removing and Installing Steering Column Trim

Removing and installing steering column trim
1. Adjust the steering column downward and to the rear.





2. Angle the steering wheel 90° to the left, press the -left locking lug forward with a screwdriver- and unclip it.
3. Angle the steering wheel 90° to the right, press the right locking lug forward with a screwdriver and unclip it.





4. Pull the -top steering column trim- back-arrow and tip it up slightly so that the steering column trim can be removed from the front guide.





5. Use a small screwdriver to unclip the -fastening rail on the cover of the gap (leather)-. Remove the top steering column trim.
6. Remove the steering column adjusting lever.





7. Remove the two -fastening screws- on the bottom steering column trim, on the left and right next to the steering column.





Note!
^ On vehicles with an electrically adjustable steering column, unlock and pull off the -plug of the steering column actuating mechanism (arrow)-.

8. Remove the trim carefully downwards.

Installing steering column trim

Note!
^ Install in reverse order.
^ Check the gap and seating of the steering column trim following installation, and adjust as required.





1. Fit bottom trim. Clip in the plug for the electric steering column actuating mechanism, if necessary. Fit the bottom trim in the correct position using the fastening screws.
2. Clip in the retaining strip for the cover of the gap, starting from one side.
3. Fit the top cover at the instrument cluster and make sure that the locking lugs clip in correctly on the steering wheel side.
4. Install the steering column adjusting lever.