Instrument Cluster: Removing

NOTE:

Do not disassemble instrument cluster.

-- If the instrument cluster with the Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285- was replaced, select the replace function for the corresponding control module in the guided fault finding or guided functions operating mode Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Follow the instructions on the vehicle diagnosis tester display.

-- 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.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel vents and the vents in the center of the instrument panel. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT .

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

Fig 1: Prying Off Left Side Cover From Instrument Panel Using A Screwdriver

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-- Turn light switch -3- to 0 position.

Fig 2: Removing Light Switch

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-- 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 connector.

-- Press cover strip -1- at button unit for instrument cluster in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 3: Removing Cover Strip From Button Unit

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-- Take cover strip and pull off switch.

-- Attach 3438 in opening -arrow- at button unit.

Fig 4: Removing Button Unit From Instrument Cluster

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-- Carefully remove buttons -1- from instrument cluster lining.

-- Disconnect connector.

-- Press cover strip -1- at button for glove compartment release in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 5: Removing Cover Strip From Button Unit For Glove Compartment Release

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-- Take cover strip and pull off switch.

-- Attach 3438 in opening -arrow- at button unit.

Fig 6: Removing Glove Compartment Release Button Unit

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-- Carefully remove buttons -1- from instrument cluster lining.

-- Disconnect connector.

NOTE:

For the sake of illustration, the work steps shown in the following illustrations are depicted with steering wheel removed.

Fig 7: Releasing Gap Cover At Upper Steering Column Trim Using A Small Screwdriver

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-- Release gap cover -1- at upper steering column trim -2- using a small screwdriver -arrows A and B-.

-- Remove screws -arrows-.

Fig 8: Identifying Screws For Instrument Cluster Lining On Left side

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-- Remove screws -arrows-.

Fig 9: Identifying Screws For Instrument Cluster Lining On Right Side

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-- Pull instrument cluster lining a bit out of instrument panel.

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

Fig 10: Harness Connector Catch And Retainer

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-- Release connector lock -1- on MMI display -arrow- and swivel upward.

Fig 11: Releasing Connector Lock On MMI Display And Swiveling Upward

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-- Disconnect electrical harness connector -2- on MMI display.

-- Remove instrument cluster lining with instrument cluster and MMI display between steering wheel and instrument panel.