62 11 280 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel

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Special tools required:

64 1 030

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Move steering column completely rearwards
If necessary, tape off cover to protect against damage

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

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

Fig 2: 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 3: Identifying Dashboard Retaining Tabs

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

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

If necessary, adjust HEAD-UP DISPLAY .