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Removing and Installing/Replacing Upper Section of Steering Column Cover





Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column cover


Important!
Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitations in the emergency SOS call system).

After Installation:
- Read out fault memory and delete entries.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove lower section of steering column cover. Removing and Installing/Replacing Lower Section of Steering Column Cover





Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position.

Release bolt.

Disconnect plug connection for hands-free microphone.

Detach steering column trim in upward direction and tilt towards front.

Installation:
- Replace expander rivet.





Installation:
- Hooks (1) must engage in guides (2) of steering column.





Tilt steering column trim forwards.

Unclip gap cover from steering column trim.

Replacement:
- Remove hands-free microphone from steering column Service and Repair