62 11 280 Removing and installing (replacing) instrument cluster

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE:

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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Extend steering wheel completely and lower.
Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY 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: View Of Instrument Panel And Instrument Cluster

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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).

Fig 2: Locating Instrument Cluster Retaining Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .