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) . Refer to 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) (Coupe) and/or 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) (Convertible).

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Carry out this operation carefully so as to avoid damaging the instrument panel.

Extend steering wheel completely and lower.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque, see 62 11 1AZ in 62 11 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .

Pull instrument cluster (2) forward slightly in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connection.

If necessary, feed out/unclip associated wiring harness.

Remove instrument cluster (2).

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding for BMW/MINI service functions in Progman.

Check values for Condition Based Service (CBS) and correct if necessary. See 61 00... DIAGNOSIS FOR CONDITION BASED SERVICE (Coupe) and/or 61 00... DIAGNOSIS FOR CONDITION BASED SERVICE (Convertible).

Fig 1: Pulling Instrument Cluster

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