Instrument Cluster Button in Cover, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Fig 2: Hook 3438

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Removing

Fig 3: Removing Trim Panel From Instrument Panel Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.
Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Carefully remove trim panel from instrument panel - arrows - using Trim Removal Wedge 3409.
Open coin tray.

Fig 4: Sliding Trim For Coin Tray To Left Out Of Fastener And Detaching

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Fig 5: Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 To Remove Trim Panel With Switch Module From Instrument Panel

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Starting above glove box, use Trim removal wedge 3409 to carefully remove trim panel with switch module from instrument panel.

NOTE:

Fig 6: Inserting Watchmakers Screwdriver Into Air Vent Retaining Clamps Above Lower Ventilation Fin

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Turn air vent knurled wheel - 3 - on left next to instrument cluster insert fully upwards.
Above bottom slat - 2 - , insert jewellers screwdriver - 1 - into each of the air vent clips.
Alternately pull left and right side of air vent out of installation opening, leaving jewellers screwdrivers in position.

NOTE:

Fig 7: Instrument Cluster Bolts

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NOTE:

Use adhesive tape to affix cloth to protect steering column trim and steering arms.

Unclip air vents from trim and disconnect connectors at air vents.
Disconnect electrical connectors on instrument cluster cover.
Engage turn signal indicator switch in lower switch position.
Activate "one-touch wiping" function and remove instrument cluster cover in this wiper switch position.

Fig 8: Screws & Buttons

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Installing

Fig 9: Inserting Decorative Panel

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Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

When inserting trim panel - 1 - with switch module, ensure the two fasteners in the center of the panel are inserted between instrument panel and monitor housing - arrows -.

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Instrument cluster/instrument cluster cover to instrument panel	3