INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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

-- Switch off the ignition and place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

-- Remove the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the instrument cluster trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the instrument panel reinforcement -2-.

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-- Tape off the instrument cluster at the bottom -1- as shown to protect it from getting damaged.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3 and 4-.

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-- Pivot the instrument cluster -2- to the rear.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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For the antenna
For the fiber-optic cable

-- Disconnect the connector by pressing the tab -3-, turning the retaining bracket in the direction of -arrow- and disconnecting the connector.

-- Seal the open wiring harness connector -2- of the fiber-optic cable with the :VAS6223/9 -1-.

Fig 1: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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NOTE:

The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the front surface of the fiber-optic cable which would impair signal transmission.

-- Remove the instrument cluster on the front passenger side between the steering wheel and the instrument panel.