62 11 280 Removing and installing/replacing instrument cluster: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03
Move steering column completely towards rear
If necessary, tape off cover and dashboard to protect against damage
Only F25 with optional equipment sports steering wheel: Remove sports steering wheel

Insert special tool 64 1 030 in each case in second slot, on left and right, of instrument cluster (2).

Feed special tool 64 1 030 into clamp (1) and pull downward.

Feed out instrument cluster (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Cluster Using Special Tool (64 1 030)

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove instrument cluster (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Instrument Cluster

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Installation note:

Retaining tabs (1) of dashboard (2) must be exactly seated in mountings of dashboard.

Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard And Retaining Tabs

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