62 10 100 Removing and installing/replacing steering column revcounter

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove lower trim from instrument panel . See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock plug housing catch at plug connection holder.

Detach plug housing from plug connection holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) on back of revcounter (2) and remove.

Pull revcounter (2) in opposite direction to direction of travel and remove.

Installation:

Make sure revcounter wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 2: Identifying Revcounter Screws

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