62 11 280 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Instrument Cluster

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• REMOVE WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT .

Release screws (1).

Fold instrument cluster (2) towards rear and remove in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Installation: 

Retaining lugs (1) of instrument cluster (2) must be exactly seated in mountings of instrument panel.

Replacement: 

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

• Programming
• Coding
• Car & Key Memory
• CD "CIP"
  Fig 3: Identifying IDC

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