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

-- 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 instrument cluster trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGUPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Instrument Cluster - Low:

-- Remove the lower decorative trim on the driver side instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lower instrument panel decorative trim on the front passenger side. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL .

-- Position the : T40389  on the clips -1-.

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• The hook must be horizontal.

-- Release the clips by turning the : T40389  counter-clockwise.

-- At the same time, remove the instrument cluster -2- toward the rear.

Instrument Cluster - High:

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-- Guide the : T40389  at the top into the opening -arrow A- on the instrument cluster until it stops and position it on the clip -1-.

• The hook must be horizontal.

-- Release the clip by turning the : T40389  counter-clockwise -arrow B-.

-- At the same time, remove the instrument cluster -2- toward the rear.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 4, and 5-, the antenna wire -3-, and the connector -2- for the fiber-optic cable.

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

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.