62 11 280 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel

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Special tools required:

64 1 030

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect battery earth lead
Disconnect both negative battery leads on F03
Move steering column completely rearwards
If necessary, tape over trim and instrument panel 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: Pulling 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 Retaining Tabs Of Dashboard

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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 .