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 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place The Gap Cover On Upper Steering Column Trim.

-- Remove The Left Instrument Panel Vent. Refer To MOUNTING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to MMI SCREEN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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 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.