Removing and installing gap cover of steering column — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• For reasons of clarity, the steering wheel and the steering column are not shown in the illustration.
• Following installation, ensure the four retaining hooks (1) are seated securely in the mountings of the dash panel.
• When installing, the gap cover should be heard to engage in place.

📋 Procedure

1. Move steering wheel to lowest position.
2. Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger compartment.
3. Remove upper steering column trim (steering wheel need not be removed for this purpose) . [Note: For reasons of clarity, the steering wheel and the steering column are not shown in the illustration.]
4. Remove left-hand dash panel side cover .
5. Remove light switch trim .

6. Remove left dash panel trim .
7. Remove left middle knee padding .
8. Lightly press gap cover frame (2) together (arrows) and pull out cover from mountings in dash panel (3). [Note: Following installation, ensure the four retaining hooks (1) are seated securely in the mountings of the dash panel.]
9. Guide out gap cover (2) from dash panel.
10. Unclip gap cover (2) forwards (arrow) out of retainers in dash panel (1). [Note: When installing, the gap cover should be heard to engage in place.]
11. Guide out gap cover from dash panel.
12. Install in reverse order of removal.

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