Remove/install steering column trim - AR68.30-P-2000MCC

2012 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive, 2D CoupeSECTION Remove/install steering column trim - AR68.30-P-2000MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Trim Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Unclip catch hook (7) on lower steering column trim (2) from brackets (5) on upper steering column trim (1) and remove lower steering column trim (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT First position guides (8) in area of instrument panel.  
2 Unscrew bolts (3) from upper steering column trim (1)    
3 Unclip bracket (6) from jacket tube in marked area (arrow) with suitable screwdriver and carefully remove upper steering column trim (1) upward IMPORTANT A cutout is located in the bearing shell of the jacket tube in the marked area (arrow), through which the bracket (6) is accessible.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT First position guides (4) in area of instrument panel.
 
4 Install in the reverse order    
RENDER: 1.0x

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