Remove instrument cluster - AR54.30-P-6015GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Steering wheel removed for clarity 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover And Side Covering - Steering Wheel Removed For Clarity

Steering wheel removed for clarity 

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Cluster Components - Steering Wheel Removed For Clarity

	Remove, Install
1	Disconnect ground cable of battery	To prevent unintended contact, insulate the ground lead cable lug.	AR54.10-P-0003A
2	Unlock steering wheel and move to its lowest position	See Operating Instructions
3	Remove upper steering column cover (3)	Risk of fracturing! Do not scratch the steering wheel. Only as of VIN A145273, X708319: Loosen clips on the side and front. Gently squeeze the cover together and pull out between the steering wheel and instrument panel.
4	Remove side covers (12)	Danger of breaking retaining lugs. Do not damage instrument panel. Up to VIN A145272, X708318:  3 covers: Remove side covers first. Detach center cover from instrument panel and rotate so that the retaining lugs point upwards. Then pull out to the right. As of VIN A145273, X708319:  2 covers: First remove the right cover, then the left. It is not necessary to detach the connectors. The covers can remain attached to the wiring harness.
		Long wedge	Fig 3
5	Remove frame (5) of instrument cluster	Lift clips carefully, risk of fracture. Push the clips (4) outwards (arrow direction A) and ease the frame down towards the footwell (arrow direction B) until the top of the frame disengages. Installation:  Insert the hooks (6) of the frame into the bracket (13) and push the frame upwards until the clips snap into place. Installation:  Insert the lugs (7) on the frame into the receptacles (8) on the instrument cluster.
6	Unscrew screws (9)
7	Remove expanding clips (10)
8	Pull instrument cluster (A1) forwards
9	Unlock, open and pull off connector (11)
10	Remove instrument cluster	Make sure the steering wheel is not scratched. Tilt the upper edge of the instrument cluster towards the steering wheel and move to the right out of the instrument panel.
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Perform function check
	Instrument cluster (IC) diagnosis operational check		AD54.30-P-3000A

Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)