Instrument Cluster -KX2-, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Remove the gap cover. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

-- Place the gap cover on upper steering column trim.

-- Remove the left instrument panel vent. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Cluster Bolts

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-- Pull the instrument cluster -1- out until it lies on steering wheel.

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- To disconnect the connector, press the tab -1-, turn the retaining bracket in the direction of the -arrow- and remove the connector.

Fig 2: Catch And Retainer

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-- Remove instrument cluster to the driver's side between steering wheel and instrument cluster.