Removing the instrument cluster (KOMBI)
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD AT CENTER .
- Unclip the trim panel (1) in the marked area.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Thread out the instrument cluster (KOMBI) (1) in the direction of the arrow.
Damage to the instrument cluster (KOMBI) or the head unit
A ground offset can occur when releasing and connecting the cables. This can generate currents that render the instrument cluster (KOMBI) or the head unit unusable .
- When releasing: First release the APIX data cable (blue).
- When connecting: Connect the APIX data cable (blue) last.
- Unlock the blue plug connection (2) and disconnect.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.