62 11 280 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Instrument Cluster

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

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. Refer to61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

Release screws (1).

Pull back instrument cluster (2) slightly.

Disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove instrument cluster (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Back Instrument Cluster

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer toCODING & PROGRAMMING