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

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-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

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

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel vent. Refer to OUTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center and front passenger side instrument panel vent. Refer to FRONT CENTER DEFROSTER VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.

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-- Guide both :T40207 between the instrument panel and instrument cluster and attach at the outer vent openings as shown.

-- Using both :T40207 , carefully remove the instrument cluster -2- from the retainer in direction of -arrow- and tilt toward the rear.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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For the antenna
For the fiber-optic cable
For the instrument cluster

-- 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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TIP:

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

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