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 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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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

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

If necessary, adjust HEAD-UP DISPLAY .