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

MODEL 204.9 as of model year 2013 

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1	Temporarily store basic data of instrument cluster (A1) in STAR DIAGNOSIS	When replacing the instrument cluster (A1). Transfer the cached basic data to the new instrument cluster (A1). ↓ Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
2	Position steering wheel rearwards and at the bottom
3	Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key (A8/1) or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) from electronic ignition lock control unit (N73)	KEYLESS-GO start/stop button only on vehicles with code (889) Keyless-Go
4	Remove left and right trim strip from instrument panel together with air vents		AR68.10-P-1180CYA
		The air vents remain in the trim strip.
5	Unlatch covering of instrument cluster (1) at the top first (arrows), then unlatch in the bottom area of the catch hooks (3, 4) towards the back and take off	Make sure that the lugs (2) are seated correctly.
		Long wedge	Figure
6	Unscrew bolts (5) until the instrument cluster (A1) is loose	The bolts (5) remain on the instrument cluster (A1).
7	Swing instrument cluster (A1) at top out of instrument panel (7) and remove rearward until electrical connector (6) is accessible
8	Disconnect electrical connector (6) and remove instrument cluster (A1)
9	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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