I've removed about a half-dozen 124 dashes with the steering wheel on, I don't see the point in removing it.

Extend the steering wheel out fully, it will help clearances. Also, you'll want to pad the plastic column cover with a piece of boxboard or equivalent when you slide the dash end over it and out the passenger door.

There is a DIY on it, with photos.

If you need to replace the diverter pod, I believe it is the one buried inside, definately a dash-off job. Do you have the passenger airbag (optional in '91 on the T124 and W124, not sure on the coupe though)? If not, you can remove the glovebox and access the vacuum lines on the vacuum-solenoid array, and check (with a Mityvac or equivalent) each pod for operation and leaks.

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