62 11 280 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel

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IMPORTANT: Comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION ).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Move steering column completely rearwards
If necessary, tape off cover to protect against damage

Version with instrument panel in leather:

During installation and removal tool combinations can damage the leather of the instrument panel.

In order to prevent damage, yellow plastic adhesive tape (1) must be stuck on the left and right sides of the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Adhesive Tape Applying Area

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 62 11 1AZ .

Pry out instrument panel in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel

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Detach plug connection (1) and remove instrument panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel Plug Connection

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Dashboard With Tabs

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Check values for Condition Based Service (CBS) and correct if necessary.