Removing and Installing Steering Column Trim

WM 481319 Removing and installing steering column trim

Removing 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 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 retaining strip for the gap cover (leather) -arrows-. Remove the top steering column trim.





6. Remove the steering column adjusting lever.
7. Remove the two fastening screws from the lower steering column trim at the left and right next to the steering column.





Information:
On vehicles with an electrically adjustable steering column, unlock and pull off the connector of the steering column actuator .





8. Remove the trim carefully downwards.

Installing steering column trim

Information:
- Install in reverse order.
- After installation, check the gap and seating of the steering column trim and adjust as required.

1. Fit lower trim panel. If necessary, clip in the connector for the electric steering column actuator. Fit the lower trim in the correct position using the fastening screws.





2. Clip in the retaining strip for the gap cover, starting from one side.
3. Fit the upper 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.