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61 31 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL
Remove lower section of steering column trim, refer to STEERING COLUMN LOWER TRIM
Remove top section of steering column casing, refer to STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM

Disconnect plug from ring antenna.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug From Ring Antenna

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Disconnect plug from wiper switch.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug From Wiper Switch

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Disconnect plug from turn indicator/dipping switch.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug From Turn Indicator/Dipping Switch

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Release screws (1) and remove fixture for steering column stalk.

Fig 4: Removing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

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WARNING: When removed, the cover (1) of the fixture for the steering column stalk (2) is secured against turning/twisting by the lock (3).
Do not under any circumstances twist the cover (1) out of its centered position against the fixture for the steering column stalk (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Cover Of Fixture For The Steering Column Stalk

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