Thanks. One more question: The instructions for the SL's talk about bolts and a boot at the firewall. Above in this thread Bert only mentions removing some 10mm bolts under the steering wheel and pulling up the steering column. Will I need to do anything at the firewall? Do I need to remove the combination switch?

I agree that rebushing the coupler is a good idea. If I was keeping the car I would do that but for someone else, I'd prefer OE. Coupler is on the way to me now.

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