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Removing steering column switch  
     
-  Release steering column adjuster.
     
-  Pull steering column out fully (to end of 
adjustment range). 
    
- Remove screws -1- (2x). 
   Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
- Remove handle -2-.
    
-  Remove two screws (arrows).
   Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
-  Remove upper section of steering column switch trim -1-.
   When installing, insert upper section into hooks of lower section, swivel 
downward and install screws 
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- Remove screws -2- (2x). 
   Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
-  Remove socket-head bolt -1-.
   Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
-  Remove lower steering column switch trim -3-.
    
-  Disconnect harness connector -1-.
- Remove screw -2-.
   Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
-  Disconnect harness connectors -3-.
-  Remove steering column switch -4-.
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Installing  
    
-  Attach steering column to cross member by installing four socket-head 
bolts -1-. 
-  Release steering column adjuster.
-  Install universal joint onto steering gear pinion.
    
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Install eccentric bolt (Torx  T50) through lower part and tighten 
(engage) counterclockwise. -  Install nut and tighten. 
   Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
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Installing, continued for all vehicles 
     
-  Install steering column switches with trim.
     
-  Align steering column so that gaps in trim are 
even. 
    
-  Tighten socket-head bolts -1- on steering column.
   Tightening torque: 22.5 Nm (17 ft lb)
-  Install driver's side storage compartment.
-  Install steering wheel   page 48
-67
 (for sports steering wheel   page 
48
-70
 ). 
-  Install driver-side airbag unit   page 48
-64
 (for sport steering wheel   
page 48
-68
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