62 11 280 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Instrument Cluster

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IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)

NOTE:

Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Extend steering wheel completely and lower
Disconnect 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: Identifying Instrument Panel And Protective Film

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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).

Fig 2: Identifying Back Instrument Cluster And Screw

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING