Instrument cluster removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Trim removal wedge 3409

Fig 2: Hook 3438

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2x Hook 3438

Removing

NOTE:

Do not disassemble instrument cluster.
If the instrument cluster is replaced with Instrument Cluster Control Module J285, select "Replace" function of J285 in "Guided Functions".
Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Fig 3: Releasing Spring Pins Of Decorative Panel From Instrument Panel Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Carefully release spring pins - 2 - of decorative panel from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409.

NOTE:

The instrument panel vent provides a hole on both sides to engage the hook 3438.
Carefully remove the instrument panel at both sides from installation opening using the hook 3438.

If the instrument panel vent cannot be pulled out that way, proceed as follows:

Position lamellae of instrument panel vent horizontally.
Release all clips - arrow - by inserting clockmaker screwdrivers - 1 - and - 3 -.
Remove instrument panel vent on both sides out of installation opening using hook 3438, the clockmaker screwdrivers must remain inserted when doing so.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors at instrument panel vent and rotary knob for headlamp range control where present.

Fig 4: Releasing Spring Pins Of Decorative Panel From Instrument Panel Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Carefully release spring pins - 1 - of decorative panel from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409.

NOTE:

The instrument panel vent provides a hole on both sides to engage the hook 3438.
Carefully remove the instrument panel at both sides from installation opening using the hook 3438.

If the instrument panel vent cannot be pulled out that way, proceed as follows:

Position lamellae of instrument panel vent horizontally.
Release all clips - arrow - by inserting clockmaker screwdrivers - 2 - and - 3 -.
Remove instrument panel vent on both sides out of installation opening using hook 3438, the clockmaker screwdrivers must remain inserted when doing so.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors.

Fig 5: Prying Off Left Cover From Instrument Panel Using A Screwdriver

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Pry off left cover from instrument panel using a screwdriver - arrow -.

Fig 6: Identifying Light Switch, Spreader Pin, And Instrument Cluster

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Turn light switch - 3 - to "0" position.
Remove spreader pin - 2 - at air guide - 1 - and remove air guide.
Reach through opening above instrument panel vent from the side and press light switch out of instrument cluster - arrow -.
Disconnect electrical harness connector.

Fig 7: Pressing Cover Strip At Button Unit For Instrument Cluster

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Press cover strip - 1 - at button unit for instrument cluster in - direction of arrow -.
Remove cover strip and pull off switch.

Fig 8: Removing Buttons From Instrument Cluster Lining Using Hook 3438

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Attach hook 3438 in opening - arrow - at button unit.
Carefully remove buttons - 1 - from instrument cluster lining.
Disconnect electrical harness connector.

Fig 9: Pressing Cover Strip At Button For Glove Compartment Release

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Press cover strip - 1 - at button for glove compartment release in - direction of arrow -.
Remove cover strip and pull off switch.

Fig 10: Removing Buttons From Instrument Cluster Lining Using Hook 3438

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Attach hook 3438 in opening - arrow - at button unit.
Carefully remove buttons - 1 - from instrument cluster lining.
Disconnect electrical harness connector.

Fig 11: Releasing Gap Cover At Upper Steering Column Trim Using A Small Screwdriver

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NOTE:

For clarity, the work steps shown in the following illustrations are depicted with steering wheel removed.
Release gap cover - 1 - at upper steering column trim - 2 - using a small screwdriver - arrows A and B -.

Fig 12: Locating Bolts

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Remove bolts - arrows -.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts For Instrument Cluster Lining

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Pull instrument cluster lining a bit out of instrument panel.

Fig 14: Identifying Catch And Retainer

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Disconnect electrical harness connector on instrument cluster, to do so, press catch - 1 -, rotate retainer in - direction of arrow - and disconnect connector.

Fig 15: Releasing Connector Lock On MMI Display And Swiveling Upward

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Release connector lock - 1 - on MMI display - arrow - and swivel upward.
Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - on MMI display.
Remove instrument cluster lining with instrument cluster and MMI display between steering wheel and instrument panel.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Instrument cluster lining to instrument panel	3.5