62 11 280 Removing and installing (replacing) instrument cluster

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection). See BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

NOTE:

Comply with notes and instructions on handling fibre-optic cables. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Extend steering wheel completely and lower
Disconnect battery negative lead. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Cover instrument panel (2) on both sides of instrument cluster (3) with suitable protective film (1) to prevent damage.

Fig 1: Covering Instrument Panel On Both Sides Of Instrument Cluster With Suitable Protective Film

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Release screws (1).

Pull back instrument cluster (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Feed out/unclip associated wiring harness.

Remove instrument cluster (2).

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws And Pulling Back Instrument Cluster

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