Removing the instrument cluster (KOMBI)
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
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 ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Feed out instrument cluster (KOMBI) (2).
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) on the instrument cluster (KOMBI) (2).
- Remove the instrument cluster (KOMBI) (2).