INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, 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.
-- Remove the light switch. Refer to Light Switch -E1-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the instrument cluster frame. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.
-- Pull the instrument cluster -2- out just far enough until it is touching the steering wheel.
-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the fiber-optic cable and the connector -1-.
-- Seal open wiring harness connector -2- with Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps :VAS6223/9 -item 1-.
The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fiber optic cable which would impair signal transmission.
-- To disconnect the connector, press the retainer -1-, turn the bracket in direction of -arrow- and disconnect the connector.
-- Remove the instrument cluster on the front passenger side between the steering wheel and the instrument panel.