Remove/install instrument cluster - AR54.30-P-6015T

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MODEL 211.0/2/6

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Components

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MODIFICATION NOTES

5.7.06

"Disconnect/connect battery ground line" removed

	Remove/install
	Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1.1	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and buffer the default data from the instrument cluster (A1) in STAR DIAGNOSIS	Only when replacing the instrument cluster (A1). Installation: Transfer the cached basic data to the new instrument cluster (A1).
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	*WH58.30-Z-1048-13A
1	Move steering wheel as far back and low down as possible	See Operator's Manual
2	Using fingers, reach into the gap (arrow) between the cover (1) and instrument cluster (A1) and pull the covering (1) gently back until it disengages at the upper detent hook (2)	Carefully unclip cover (1), otherwise the upper catch hook (2) can break
3	Unclip covering (1) from lower catch hooks (3) by hand and pull out of instrument panel towards the rear	Carefully unclip cover (1), otherwise the bottom catch hook (3) can break
4	Remove bolts (4)
5	Pull instrument cluster (A1) out of instrument panel until electrical connector (5) is accessible
6	Unplug electrical connector (5) and remove instrument cluster (A1)
7	Install in the reverse order

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system, Compact Passenger Car	6511 1801 00