Steering Angle Sensor: Removal

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
  2. Remove lower section of steering spindle. See STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION .
  3. Pull upper section of steering spindle towards interior. See Fig 1.
  4. Press crash disk (3) off crash sleeve (2). Lift crash sleeve (2) out of groove of steering spindle upper section. Push steering spindle upper section into steering column. Remove crash disk (3), crash sleeve (2) and bushing (1). See Fig 2.
  5. Slacken nut (1) for sliding piece. Remove screw (3) with washer (2). See Fig 3.
  6. Pull down steering column. Press down both locking hooks. Detach steering angle sensor. See Fig 4.
  7. Press down locking hooks. Remove locking element. See Fig 5.
Fig 1: Pulling Upper Section Of Steering Spindle
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