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 all electrical equipment. Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

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

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 4-.

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-- Slightly lift the lower instrument cluster -2- on the mounting tab in direction of -arrow A- and pivot it toward the rear in direction of -arrow B- at the same time the top of the clamp -3- is loosened.

-- Pull the instrument cluster out just far enough until it is touching the steering wheel.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1. For the instrument cluster
2. For the fiber-optic cable
3. For Antenna, Only "High" 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 between the steering wheel and the instrument panel.