62 11 280 Removing and installing/replacing instrument cluster

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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 NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Disconnect both negative battery cables.
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 Instrument Cluster And Plug Connections

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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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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

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

If necessary, adjust HEAD-UP DISPLAY.